The Grain and Grape

Why have we chosen living abroad? See Why Live Abroad post below. Life is messy, so why not try out living in a foreign land where you don’t speak the language and everything is strange and different?

All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to us.
– J.R.R. Tolkien

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Positive affirmations and inspirational messages are the best. Motivating and happy themes are always welcome. Please let us know any good book recommendations. You can follow us on Instagram, X, Pinterest, Youtube, and Facebook. And most importantly, please do let us know when you are coming to Europe and we will try to meet you if we can. The best thing about Living Abroad is the opportunity to travel around Europe!

We are so grateful for this opportunity to travel around Europe. Even the challenges of living in another country are an opportunity for growth. Sometimes we feel like we are semi-retired, because of the slower pace of life here. Often we dream of when we end this assignment and head back to the US. Buying a home after being an expat should be especially interesting. We’ll buy the first one that has air conditioning! Or a garbage disposal. For now, we’ll remember to appreciate where we are and what we have. Meanwhile, we may look at living in another country. Italy always seems appealing! But enough about us. 😊

“As soon as I saw you I knew a grand adventure was about to happen.” – Winnie the Pooh
“There are no foreign lands. It is the traveler only who is foreign.” – Robert Louis Stevenson
Do not stop thinking of life as an adventure. YoLet’s go u have no security unless you can live bravely, excitingly, imaginatively, Unless you can choose a challenge instead of a competence. – Eleanor Roosevelt