The Thing I Treasure Most About the Portuguese Culture
Why this American values the unexpected difference
Before deciding whether Portugal was the right retirement destination for us, we knew we would have to get the feel of the place. Some bravely choose to come here sight unseen, but I’m not built that way.
I can’t define all the specifics that make a place a cultural fit. It can be the intangibles or the surprises that will make or break a decision.
What positively bowled us over was the kindness of the people in Portugal. Nothing has changed my mind on this. It is routinely reinforced with new experiences almost three years after my first visit.