eva guo

F in Portugal, But Possibly Moving

I have an acre in Portugal, but being on my own and having no homebuilding skills has made living on my land challenging. I'd love to find a partner/soulmate, roommate, friend, travel buddy or workawayer. It's so hard being isolated, I'm thinking of moving to Taiwan, where I have family and where the food is the best in the world imo. Before I move, I intend to go back to France and Italy because "food."

I like to read (photo is with Mikel Jollett at one of his book signings - this one was in Portland before his concert with TATE), alpine ski, hike, camp, bicycle, play and listen to music. I've lived in Taiwan, Las Vegas, Lake Tahoe, California, England, Portugal, Oregon. I'm a multidisciplinary artist; some of my art can be found on Foundation (poeva.eth).

Thank you, Max!!

Wishing we both do well and find what we seek!

Max Daix wrote:Thanks for your message of support.

It takes a long time, learning the homesteading ropes.

I hope your adventures continue in a positive direction Eva =)

eva guo wrote:Hi Max,

Your land is lovely! I'm in Portugal at the moment on my little plot of land.

It's been hard because I've been isolated for so long, even before Covid and way before moving to Portugal - I'm thinking of moving to Taiwan. Also, I'm so unskilled in homesteading, if I don't get help soon, I'm probably going back to regular city life.

Good luck with everything.

I'll be visiting friends in Empoli in September. Are you near there?

Hi Max,

Your land is lovely! I'm in Portugal at the moment on my little plot of land.

It's been hard because I've been isolated for so long, even before Covid and way before moving to Portugal - I'm thinking of moving to Taiwan. Also, I'm so unskilled in homesteading, if I don't get help soon, I'm probably going back to regular city life.

Good luck with everything.

I wanted to do cob too, and spent a ton of time watching YouTube videos on cob. I also researched hempcrete. But ended up buying a wood gypsy caravan that has no cross ventilation. It's bloody hot right now, and I wish I could find someone to cut a hole for me so I can cross ventilate this oven

Good luck finding someone!! I'm looking too.

Hi Bri,

I'm currently offgrid in Portugal. It hasn't been easy for me.

I did a year abroad during college at the University of Hull - it was awesome bc I met so many cool people. But England is soooooo cold.

I'd be interested in chatting with you about how you're faring with offgrid life.

Best,
Eva

Thank you for your kindness!!

Robert Ray wrote:We all start at zero, you'll be fine.

Hi Robert,

No holes that I see. It probably wasn't used that way. There are a couple of cracks.

Ouuuu, I dunno how to use any kind of saw. I probably won't do a drain for this basin. I dunno. I'm afraid if I get someone to make one, it will leak.

Would be nice if someone came over here and helped me, ha ha. I'm probably the least capable permie on this site.

Thank you!!

Robert Ray wrote:Is the divot next to the Euro a hole? A lavatory sink drain would be something you might be able to use and install yourself if you can use a hole saw.