Carol, these are both good reads & I always enjoy what you choose to share. I live in Arizona’s Cochise County and know exactly the sound you’re familiar with. Ian & I are pondering a return to Europe, and we’re curious about Portugal, which is why I subscribed. Thanks for all that you share.
Thanks for your comment and your kind words about my blog! No doubt you can understand the sound of those airplanes if you live in Cochise County! Hope you're bearing up with the brutally hot weather - I don't miss that at all.
If I can help answer any questions about Portugal, or point you in the direction of a resource, please reach out anytime. - CW
Thanks much, Carol. I absolutely will reach out for Portugal advice.
While it’s been hotter for longer periods this summer, coupled with no monsoon to speak of, here in the Sky Islands we’ve been saved from the desert floor heat that’s beaten up Tucson & Phoenix. There’s almost always a breeze here at 4600 feet, which helps a lot.
As always, enjoyed reading your blogs. Living in Cascais, with a view of the Bay and mountains, we had a birdseye view to the heroic efforts of the brave pilots of the 11 seasons planes making the circuit of dipping in the ocean to get water and heading back into the fire to try and contain it. It was quite a site to see. Hearing about the young pilot if the plane that went down in Greece in the same week gives you perspective of the dangers these pilots face in addition to the heroes on the ground combating the flames.
I’m glad the government is focused on improving the management of these lands (which is a key factor in many of the fires in the US) that are often blamed solely of global warming. But what was unique and most shocking and disturbing to me about the Portugal wildfires was hearing that the fire in Sintra-Cascais was likely set by humans and learning from multiple locals that many fires that are set in preserved or protected land are intentionally set in a effort to make the land worthless so it can then be sold in the cheap and built upon. If so, I’m hoping the government puts a real effort into prosecuting those responsible given not only the damage caused but also the jeopardy to human and animal life. We as humans have to do better at protecting our land, resources and human and animal life.
On entering EU country with this new visa the system will record the time and place of your entry and store your facial image and fingerprints. This is likely to cause (even more) delays at airports and ports.
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Just a little clarification. If you are the holder of a valid Portuguese residency card, you do not need to apply for the ETIAS. From the official website, you do not need to apply if you are “ A holder of a residence permit or a residence card issued by any European country requiring ETIAS.”
Carol, these are both good reads & I always enjoy what you choose to share. I live in Arizona’s Cochise County and know exactly the sound you’re familiar with. Ian & I are pondering a return to Europe, and we’re curious about Portugal, which is why I subscribed. Thanks for all that you share.
Hello Janet,
Thanks for your comment and your kind words about my blog! No doubt you can understand the sound of those airplanes if you live in Cochise County! Hope you're bearing up with the brutally hot weather - I don't miss that at all.
If I can help answer any questions about Portugal, or point you in the direction of a resource, please reach out anytime. - CW
Thanks much, Carol. I absolutely will reach out for Portugal advice.
While it’s been hotter for longer periods this summer, coupled with no monsoon to speak of, here in the Sky Islands we’ve been saved from the desert floor heat that’s beaten up Tucson & Phoenix. There’s almost always a breeze here at 4600 feet, which helps a lot.
As always, enjoyed reading your blogs. Living in Cascais, with a view of the Bay and mountains, we had a birdseye view to the heroic efforts of the brave pilots of the 11 seasons planes making the circuit of dipping in the ocean to get water and heading back into the fire to try and contain it. It was quite a site to see. Hearing about the young pilot if the plane that went down in Greece in the same week gives you perspective of the dangers these pilots face in addition to the heroes on the ground combating the flames.
I’m glad the government is focused on improving the management of these lands (which is a key factor in many of the fires in the US) that are often blamed solely of global warming. But what was unique and most shocking and disturbing to me about the Portugal wildfires was hearing that the fire in Sintra-Cascais was likely set by humans and learning from multiple locals that many fires that are set in preserved or protected land are intentionally set in a effort to make the land worthless so it can then be sold in the cheap and built upon. If so, I’m hoping the government puts a real effort into prosecuting those responsible given not only the damage caused but also the jeopardy to human and animal life. We as humans have to do better at protecting our land, resources and human and animal life.
Always I find your posts so interesting and helpful. Thank you!
On entering EU country with this new visa the system will record the time and place of your entry and store your facial image and fingerprints. This is likely to cause (even more) delays at airports and ports.
Just a little clarification. If you are the holder of a valid Portuguese residency card, you do not need to apply for the ETIAS. From the official website, you do not need to apply if you are “ A holder of a residence permit or a residence card issued by any European country requiring ETIAS.”
Derrill, thanks for your comment. Yes, as I mentioned in the post, this requirement is not for long-term stay visa holders. - CW