The Church of Bones, what a nice way to recycle. It saves a lot of land space and other materials for construction. Creepy but effective. Nice roof at the Cathedral.

@findingxanadulife

Ай бұрын

What an awesome way to put it. I think it was 43 cemeteries, 5000 skeletons that made the original chapel. That's a lot of extra space recovered. Thanks for the fabulous comment. We like it so much, we've pinned your comment...! 😬 Much love Alison and Darren 💜🤟

@Katubemeow

Ай бұрын

@@findingxanadulife You're welcome! 43 wow... 🤟

@findingxanadulife

Ай бұрын

@Katubemeow Yes, more than a little mind blowing, eh...? 🤯 💜🤟

So true about those guided tours. Last month I was in the UK and we had a guided tour to the Tower of London and the amount of things that were so over the top made me agree with you on your remarks. We should be wary of these guided tours.

@findingxanadulife

Ай бұрын

We agree Tania. Thanks for watching. Much love Alison and Darren 💜🤟

Interesting, thanks

@findingxanadulife

Ай бұрын

Glad you liked it Pat. 😘💜🤟

Wata good point about tour guides!!!!! X

@findingxanadulife

Ай бұрын

We're sure most of them are genuine, but there must still be some that just make it up. 🤣😘💜🤟

@rachy2008

Ай бұрын

Yeh or passed down by word of mouth wrong sometimes maybe x

30 degrees is not a heatwave in Portugal, specially in the Alentejo area. Here, near Lisbon, there's no heatwave, it's wonderful but windy. Enjoy Portugal!

@findingxanadulife

Ай бұрын

Thank-you Marcela. We enjoyed Portugal greatly. 30°c isn't a heat wave where we come from either, but it hit us very quickly, considering the temperatures had been so much lower further north. We discovered that the breeze coming from the Atlantic Ocean seems to keep the temperature within a more comfortable range, than further east. 😘💜🤟

Hi guys, got a bit of catching up to do as things have been a bit hectic lately! That heat was clearly affecting you both, we'd be the same. You've clearly been spoiled by the terrible UK weather since you were last there 😂 Umbrellas sound like a great idea to keep the sun off. Evora looked an absolute treat - that cathedral and grounds were to die for and being able to walk on the roof was wonderful. So pretty and interesting- even better you could park up nearby! Shame about the litter, another place that might close down as a result then 🤦‍♂️ Loved that fake ruins folly thing. It looked too much like the "perfect" ruin to be real, but we love quirky things like that. The communal campsite seemed like a very tranquil place to spend a few days too, what a great little set up. Craving a good pizza now! Much love and will catch up on the rest soon (not now as we need to sleep 😂). Take care guys ❤🤟 P.S - lots of Spanish celebrations going on for the next few days I expect! ⚽️

@findingxanadulife

Ай бұрын

Hey guys, sorry life has been hectic for you again..! We thought it was hot in Portugal..! 🤣🤣🤣🤣 Yesterday topped out at 41°c in Perse, parked in the shade, with 5 electric fans running, cool mats for the kids and constantly wetting my hair for me. Darren is much more graceful when he's hot. I just don't care. 🤣🤣 Evora was great and easy to get into. The views were awesome from the top of the cathedral. We thought the folly ruins were actually more interesting to look at than the palace, but hey. 🤣 Pacha Mama commune was just amazing. We love seeing different people's way of life. That could definitely work for us, especially if it serves apple and cinnamon pizza. I could have even my own body weight in the stuff. 😍 Wishing you calmer lives soon and safe travels. 😘 Much love Alison and Darren 💜🤟

@findingxanadulife

Ай бұрын

@comealongdear There wasn't actually as much celebrating as we had expected. We're currently in a relatively small coastal town of Moncofa and apart from the initial yells, cheers, vuvuzelas and whistles as the goals were scored and at the end, the rest was a bit of an anticlimax. I think all the hard-line party goers were expected in Benidorm. 🤦🏼‍♀️🤣💜🤟

@comealongdear

Ай бұрын

@findingxanadulife hi guys, thank you, it's been okay, we had some madly rushed filming towards the end of our Germany trip (we're back now!) in order to stack up enough videos for when we're at work for 5 weeks, then once we returned we saw family and then had a bit of a scare with Stephen 😬 I think we're okay now, Darren messaged to ask so he'll fill you in on the details, but it definitely turned things upside down for a bit and made us think about the future. However, more importantly...apple and cinnamon pizza! 😍 Where can we get one and when is the question! 41 degrees, holy crap...it sounds like you're well stocked up with fans though and yes use water as much as possible. Good luck with it, Stephen would be driving to the coldest place possible if we were in that! ❤️🤟

@comealongdear

Ай бұрын

@findingxanadulife sounds like you were in the right place for it, we did watch the match but we were parked in a layby away from all civilisation which was absolutely the best place to be, especially with England losing 😬🙈😂

@findingxanadulife

Ай бұрын

Germany looked lovely, so we'll look forward to the next few videos then. Glad to hear that Stephen is getting sorted. I'm guessing Jam Tarts won't make him feel better this time. 🫤 Apple and Cinnamon pizza...the only place we know of is Pacha Mama. We suggest you head there now...although it might be a bit toasty there. 🤣 We moved further north and it's now 30-32°c which thankfully everyone can cope with. We can't go back to Potríes this week though as it's still very high 30°s. We're hoping for an unseasonably cool August. 🤣🤣 Much love and stay safe. 💜🤟

Wow you guys, looks hot. I have been wanting to go to Evora to see the Chapel of Bones. ❤️

@findingxanadulife

Ай бұрын

Hey Suzie..! You really must go. The video and any photos just don't do it justice. It's really amazing. Did you know that there are two others fairly locally..?!? We didn't get to check them out this time as we were heading in the other direction, but intend to go next time.😘💜🤟

@Suziereed

Ай бұрын

@@findingxanadulife I didn't know there were other bone chapels in Portugal. I know there are others in Italy and various places though. Oh I can't wait. Thanks for replying, I always forget to check the bell notifications... I am waiting for my husband to get up so we can watch this weeks video, hoping your old dog is doing better, poor baby.

@findingxanadulife

Ай бұрын

@Suziereed Hey Suzie, I discovered that there are 2 in the UK too, thanks to Google. Hope you enjoy this week's video too. Thanks. Seb's biopsies came back as a benign tumour which is great, but blood tests this week have highlighted liver issues. We're waiting for the meds to come into stock, then we will see how he goes. 🤞 He has such a huge personality. We love him to pieces. 💜🤟

@Suziereed

Ай бұрын

@@findingxanadulife oh that is good news considering its a tumour. I hope the meds help him. I know how it is having an aging fur baby, we always wish they had longer lives. All you can do is give them the best life possible. Thank you for sharing. On a side note we have just had our roof done and now the bathroom is next and we really hope to have everything done with our house to be able to sell and start traveling this fall or by the end of the year. Can’t wait. I am looking into making videos of our journey but I am definitely not techy so we shall see. Wish me luck and hope to see your adventures next Sunday. Safe travels you guys

@findingxanadulife

Ай бұрын

@Suziereed No amount of time with them is ever enough is it..?!? It's just about making him happiest for the longest time I can. Quality over quantity, but I'll take both please. 🤣 Sounds like you're doing all the big jobs. Hope everything goes well with the bathroom and you can keep on track with your plan. Fingers crossed for you guys Ps Darren does all the techy stuff. If it were left to me the channel would collapse in pieces. Me and technology don't mix. I just do the social media. 🤣🤣🤣 Keep us posted. Much love Alison and Darren 💜🤟

Buy some hats. July is around the corner and can get to 45 Celsius in central Portugal.

@findingxanadulife

Ай бұрын

Hi Gina, Don't worry, we both have hats. 👒🧢😬 Thanks for your concern. Much love Alison and Darren 💜🤟

Church of bones that’s AHEAD of the game a no brainer and nice and warm How are the animals dealing with the heat and how are you working it is the van hooked up or you running of batteries

@findingxanadulife

Ай бұрын

The animals are coping well. They are used to super hot Spanish summers. We have all the windows and the door open whenever we can, to get a through draft. Plus we have 4 electric fans, 2 of which are running most of the time that we aren't driving. They also have 4 cool mats in various places. The dogs still refuse to use them, but the cats will now. We occasionally park up in a place with an electric hook up, but most of the time we rely on the rooftop solar panel. The laptop usually runs from our EcoFlow powerbank that has mobile solar panels to charge it and anything that needs 240v. The motorhome does have a 2000 watt inverter, but we have only used it once or twice. We just don't need it. Hope you guys are well. 😘😘 Much love Alison and Darren 💜🤟

Strange question I know but what was the symbol on the necklace.

@findingxanadulife

Ай бұрын

Hi Cindy, It is the hand sign that we make when we say goodbye on our videos and is part of our logo. 🤟 It is sign language for 'I love you'. Not romantic love, but how you would say I love you to your family. We have never seen anything with that symbol on before, so it was perfect that we should find it in a place that we felt so at home... Thank-you for asking. Much love Alison and Darren 😘💜🤟

@summer189414

Ай бұрын

@@findingxanadulife Thamks ,,, what a great find x

@findingxanadulife

Ай бұрын

@summer189414 Yes indeed. That's why we were so shocked. 😘💜🤟

Is the chapel of bones made of bones like in the walls? X

@findingxanadulife

Ай бұрын

Yes. They dug up all the skeletons from 43 surrounding grave yards and placed the bones in the walls to make the chapel. The monks thought it would be nicer than just placing them in a crypt to never be seen again. It's a beautiful structure.😘💜🤟

@rachy2008

Ай бұрын

That’s totally awesome!!! You know how I love bones and stuff 😂. If you ever find some cool bones and stuff please save me them!!!! I know I’d be totally fascinated in that chapel wana visit!!! X