Hello Portugal
Just a quick update for those interested in my recent move to Europe.
In late February I flew from Arizona to Porto. The flights themselves
were calm, though long, but unfortunately two legs of the journey were
delayed by a total of 24 hours. Ah the joys of travel. Anyway I made it
with my 5 duffel bags and backpack.
The first night I had only an air mattress and a borrowed blanket. I
slept in my clothes as there's no heating or cooling in my unfurnished
apartment. Things have improved in the last two weeks, I now have a
real mattress, a warm blanket, some other furniture and a couple of
space heaters. I've managed to find food and most of the things I need
for daily life.
I also bought a new easel and a few basic art supplies. I am reminded
however the we are really spoiled for choice in the US, my choices here
are limited by comparison, but adequate.
Praia de Luz:Rocha Negra
Praia de Luz:Rocha Negra 9x12
The little painting above is the first piece painted on my new easel.
It was raining in Porto the day I painted it, so I was channeling warm
summer in the Algarve. It just felt good to paint after a couple weeks
of just learning how to get by day to day.
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Utilities - I now have internet, water, electricity and a Portuguese
phone number. Speaking of which, if you know me well enough to have had
my US phone number, send me an email and I'll give you my new one. We
can chat and talk on Whatsapp for free.
Alternatively you can always reach out to me on Facebook, though I
don't check in every day. I'm also in a different time zone now, so
just be patient and I'll respond in a day or two.
My email remains the same, and/or you can use the contact page on my
website.
I've added a 'Europe' gallery to the paintings pages. Only one on there
so far, but stay tuned as I add more in the months to come.
I'm still working on health insurance here, and I have my residency
appointment in June, to get my residence permit which is renewable
every two years.
It isn't all business though. I did a really cool walking tour of Porto
last Sunday, covering little known areas and history of the city. I
also went to a 'Gin joint" called Scoundrels where you can create your
own gin using an array of ingredients. I didn't try that but it looks
interesting.
The last photo of 'Tulip Park' as the locals call it, is just a couple
of blocks from my apartment. A great place to relax, have lunch or just
people watch.
That's it for now, next month I should have some new paintings to show
you.
Cheers ~ Cody
www.codydelong.com
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