WHAT WE'VE DONE SO FAR

WHAT WE'VE DONE SO FAR

“I’ve had fun in all of my adventures, making new friends and just seeing what there is out here that a lot of people haven’t seen.”

Adaline

I think it’s cool that my dad can now kitesurf, and I’m glad I found him at the lagoon.

Exploring new things is my thing. Like stand up paddleboarding

It’s fun meeting new people and exploring what they like.

Exploring new beaches and edges of the continent

The cool creatures we find everyday are really cool and I don’t think a lot of people get to see a giant jellyfish on the shore.

Seeing these parts of Europe is really cool. I like the mountains, the oceans, the beaches, the sunsets and sunrises. It’s part of who I am.

How We Feel Today…

Ask Adaline:

Ask Adaline a question about Portugal (or anything else!).

  • Q: Have you met any sweet dogs yet? ~John

    Not that I remember, but I have met an orange cat and a grey and white cat. The orange cat was a boy and he liked to be pet but sometimes he nipped me, but I still love him. He lives right across the street from us. The grey and white cat was a kitten and he nipped me, he was a feisty one. We met him at a garden store.

  • Q: Hi There! Do most of the kids in your school speak Portuguese and English? Do you like the sound of the Portuguese language? ~Uma

    A: Half of the kids speak Portuguese and half don't. Everyone speaks some English. They speak other languages like English, Japanese, Chinese, and French.

    Yes. I especially like the word Obrigada. Especially since it is basically the only word I know so far.

  • Q: What do you do at the ocean? ~unknown

    A: I swim, collect sea shells, jump waves, and get sandy. I am, in fact, going to learn how to boogie-board soon!

  • Q: Adaline, what is one of your favorite fun things to do in Portugal? ~Aunt Callie

    A: Right now, my favorite thing to do is go to school. It is a really good chance to learn and make new friends. In fact, I've made six friends so far.

  • Do any professional soccer teams play in your city? ~Arthur

    I don't know about that yet, but I am going to find out. There are no futbol players in our city that we've found, but later we are going to go to a professional futbol game in a different city. Futbol is what they call soccer here.

  • What is your favorite food you have tried? ~Erin

    There is really, really good pasta here. We went to an Italian restaurant and their pasta was literally the best pasta that I have ever tasted. And Portuguese food - there is a stew with beans, sausage and cabbage that I really like. And I like all of their pastries.

  • What is your favorite place that you've been to in Portugal? ~Mira

    My favorite place so far is Portimao, because we got to go on a boat ride along the cliffs and I liked exploring something new with my parents. My second favorite place is the beach - any beach!

  • What is it like making friends with kids when you don't always speak the same language? Is it fun? How do you start? ~ Dad

    It is fun. I start by making a nice compliment, then I ask them their name. Then I ask them if they want to play at recess. If they don't speak very much English I try to understand them the best I can, and if I can't, I say "what did you say?" if they don't say anything I say "can you repeat what you just said?" Sometimes I use my hands to try to communicate.