Our 1St Nomad Winter Ep #8 | Endless Motorcycle Trip 🏍

Well, we have to admit that when we left Switzerland in August, we really had no idea where we were going to spend our first winter on the road. It's been 4 months since we left home and after taking the time to slowly cross France, We have a hard time realizing that everything that has happened so far is largely due to a simple bottle that, a few months earlier, turned on a map to indicate our first direction of travel. So here we are in the tiny hamlet of Venda da Costa, located in the center of Portugal. Uncle Avins generously lends us his magnificent villa and this stay, which could have lasted a week, then turns into a complete hibernation of 3 months. This long stopover was really ideal because it allowed us to immerse ourselves in this beautiful region and above all to be able to achieve 5 main points that really mattered to us. Firstly, to visit tons of magnificent places without packing all our stuff. Secondly, to work for our personal projects and to give free rein to our creation in this magical setting. Thirdly, to meet new people and share good times with them. Fourthly, to be able to welcome other travelers or passers-by. And finally, to help my uncle in the various maintenance works of his beautiful house. Everything is linked, we are being lied to, Falkor is at the center of the pyramid, the order of the dragon will take power and we will be able to reign over the world thanks to our dragon of luck. In short, we are here, somewhere lost in the mini village of Venda da Costa. And if we look in detail at our trip recorded on Polarstep, don't worry, we will try to avoid superfluous details. So as soon as the weather and the need for movement motivate us, we go out to explore the surroundings. Big heart for this high-energy oceanic place. There we will have the chance to see some pro surfers or crazy people take waves of more than 10 meters. And yes, Nazaré is one of the most famous places to see some of the largest waves ever seen and ever surfed, sometimes even reaching 30 meters. Whatever the angle of view, we take full advantage of it. At the bottom, by the sea, we wander in front of the restaurant in the corner, on this beautiful quiet beach, embalmed by the smoke of the octopuses drying in the sun. At the top of the city, the walk along the cliff is magnificent and the birds' chirping mixes with the violent wind and the gigantic waves. Advice to those who will find our stickers, send us a photo! We will have the pleasure of discovering this magnificent medieval city in different atmospheres. We let ourselves be carried away by the magic of Christmas day and night by walking through these animated alleys. Then, a few months later, we drink in front of the chocolate fair and above all, we walk on the 1,500 meters of ramparts that surround the city. So Guth, we will see your opinion live. We improve. Obidos 8th! The largest outdoor market in the country. Just three minutes away from Uncle Lavin's house, we can say that people come here to do good business. Clothes, animals, plants, food, we see people standing on the tables shouting their best ideas. A pleasant and folkloric parenthesis every Sunday of the year. Here, we believe again in the film of visitors, simply that this place has nothing fictitious. It is certain that there must be well-kept secret rooms between these walls. We wander in this gigantic convent in search of a light at the end of a corridor. In short, lots of beautiful discoveries in this region of the northern center of Portugal. Well, it's nice to visit and discover new places, but this stay at Casa de Cabesso has allowed us to advance many projects that were important to us. Some projects that you may have seen on Instagram such as writing, recording, editing and broadcasting of our episodes on YouTube. We try not to get stuck in our creativity and desire for lightness. So by doing a little bit of cleaning in the garage, we discover old paint spots that we turn into a green background to make our high-risk flight scenes with Falkor. Where do you want to put me? In the arenas of the gladiators? In space? Yes! All this, these are things that for us can take a lot, a lot of time and for which we are not paid today. Hence the importance of your support. So thank you very much for following us, for your precious shares, comments and likes. We are also super happy and proud to create our first personalized Falkor stickers. Made by Nata, they are ready to invade the world. A QR code that makes you travel, it changes a bit and it feels good. And if not, thanks to our friend Andrea, we are starting an exchange project with two superclasses of young primaries in the context of their philosophy classes. An opportunity for them and for us to expand our vision of life and the world and we are super happy to be able to participate in this remotely. Nata also devotes much more time to art and the creation of various paintings and projects. Including the customization of her helmet. But above all, Nata will elaborate a Machiavellian plan by going up with a friend in a van to Switzerland. We are in Faro, I just found Peggy and we are off to Geneva! In order to make a huge surprise for our family and friends. We leave you with the few reactions captured. Two weeks after generating two or three heart attacks, it is already time to go home for Nata and continue the rest of our Portuguese winter. When we arrived in Casa de Cabesso, Marie and Jean, our uncle's friends, are there to show us around the house. They have gradually transformed into friends who have opened up part of their world to us and made us discover some really nice corners of the region they have been living in for a few years. They also introduced us to many friends and it is always a real pleasure to discover slices of life of people who have decided one fine day to change their daily lives. Thank you friends, take care of yourself! So there, it's a first for us. Being on a trip and at the same time having a home. It is rare and it allowed us to live some really cool moments of sharing and discovery. Adi, our former roommate and friend, joined us for a week to celebrate Christmas together. We took the opportunity to show him some spots of the region that we love and especially to discover new ones. 20 minutes from the house, we enter a funny park and suddenly we have the impression of being teleported to Asia. We walk between pagodas, buddhas and stupas and try to reach enlightenment by meditating at the foot of a Buddha statue. Nirvana is not for now, but we take advantage of each moment all three. By following the Buddha's advice, we focus our mind on the present moment. After a few days of beautiful discoveries, we return to Lisbon. We visit this city very contrasted between the iconic and touristic places of the center. But also some more alternative places. Thank you Adi for coming to warm our hearts during this week of celebration. It is time for Val to return to Switzerland and for us to welcome new people. Sandra and Fiona are two motard travelers that we have been following for a few years on Instagram. We discover one day in Story that they are heading to Portugal and therefore we can't wait to invite them to the penthouse. On January 19, they land with their two Triumph Tigers and the current passes instantly between us. We first decide to spend a few quiet days between chill at home and exploration of the on-road and off-road region. Three motorcycles, a beautiful weather and sublime roads. The cocktail is perfect and we enjoy riding together. Four days later, we are ready to explore the north of the country on a road trip of several days. We load our motorcycles and the gang is ready to take off towards the valley of Douro. 5 hours 12 minutes of driving later, here we are in the small village of Canalhas. A new driving record for us, so nothing better than to celebrate with a glass of Porto. The next day, we set off again. We test a few paths in the vineyards to discover the famous Douro valley from the inside. But it won't be as easy as we thought. What is this situation? It's time to learn how to do small maneuvers with our very small motorcycles. Great, she is too strong! There are dogs everywhere, but really, we are talking about a dozen dogs there. And our Sandra is going to do a U-turn. And there is a little dog there. Ah, he has a stick in his mouth. He has a little stick in his mouth. In fact, we are absolutely trying to join the magnificent road of the Douro valley. But we keep taking bad off-roads that end in a dead end. So we have to make U-turns every time. So have you ever felt betrayed? Switching sides, you see things. Realize something needs change. Cause I know you got me fucked up. Let me show you what's up. Cause enough is enough. I'll take a face full of pavement. Just to make a statement. I know there's no turning back. Oh God, adrenaline wasted. So mad I can taste it. I know there's no turning back. I'll do what it takes, I ain't making mistakes like that. The landscapes are sublime and the food is ... In short, when you're in good company, this kind of detail doesn't matter. And we are really happy to share these good moments with these bikers. And now that I'm gone, yeah, I know there's no turning back. I don't ******* take smoke, I'mma poke a hole through you. Choking's overdue. Come at me and you won't get any older, dude. Crack your hole to two. Heating up inside of me, blood so violently. Thanks for trying me. Now it's finally time to see how this rivalry becomes my dynasty. As a joke, we continue our exploration, heading towards Porto. You're there. Sandra, who knows the city well, becomes a guide and we set off to discover this historic city. And now it's time to leave Porto. We had a great time, we loved doing the wild tasting. And now it's time to take the bikes out of the garage. After this magnificent visit to Porto, it's time for us to continue the road trip. We head south along the coast to Aveiro, the little Portuguese Venice. We stop and make an express visit to the canal and it's already time to take the road back to Nazaré. After an ice stop to enjoy the beach. This is the lesson of the day for Vincent, he never stops losing his stuff in his pants. Now he's going to cry from the ice. Normal bag, more like the infinite magic bag, look. It's time for us to discover the famous fort at the end of the cliff. We arrived at one of the most beautiful places in Portugal. This museum allows us to discover the history of the Nazaré surf spot. And the different boards and combinations used to ride the largest waves in the world. Seeing all this tightens our stomachs a bit, just imagining them in this wild ocean. After these beautiful coastal roads, the sun begins to set. And it's time for us to go back to the Casa do Cabesso for our third and last welcome of travelers. Hope, Mathe's sister, is on a camping car trip with Buzz, her husband, and Trevi and Dougie, their sons. We arrive at the beginning of the evening at the Casa and the family is already there. The house is full and it's a real pleasure to be able to welcome people, after having been welcomed so many times since the beginning of our trip. We will all spend a great evening together to share, eat and play by the fire. After two days of lodging, Sandra and Fiona must go south to finish their trip to Lisbon. And Buzz's family must continue north to return to England. The house is emptying and we are super grateful to have been able to live such beautiful moments of sharing with all these beautiful people. Last important point of our winter pentacle in Portugal. In exchange for this incredible accommodation, my uncle and I are offered to do some work in his magnificent villa. As the weeks go by, we invent jobs by following tutorials on YouTube. We start by trying a short career as a plumber, trying to repair clogged toilets. Then, we try the job of a carpenter by removing the totally moldy tiles in the middle of the living room, in order to replace them with plastics that do not fear ambient humidity. We also try a career as a gardener by taking care of the lawn first, then by planting a drain at the bottom of a flower pot. What is cool with this job is that as a reward, we do not forget to harvest the beautiful oranges, lemons and tangerines from the fruit trees of the property. We also do not forget to take care of the squatters by using our psychic powers. But in the end, all these cleanings, repairs and maintenance were nothing compared to the final boss that awaited us. It was the final boss of our stay at the Casa de Cabezo. An epic that began on February 14, Valentine's Day, scented not with flowers but with shit, and ended two weeks later after conducting an investigation worthy of Sherlock Holmes' Sanitary Specialist version. The investigation begins after a sewage is overflowed and we started to think about the evacuation system. Fortunately, Pedro and Luis are there to share their knowledge and help us in this quest. Promised, you are still on our travel channel. We just finish this parenthesis which would have been a big piece of our stay. In short, we find a first mini pit blocked. We empty it by hand but it is impossible to unblock it, it is not the right one. The sanitary nightmare begins and we end up finding lots of traps at the bottom of the garden but still empty. We work until the evening to dig but unfortunately without results. The next day, the hunt continues and we find two new pits but this time full. The following days, we take out the heavy artillery and Luis lands with a shovel. We continue to discover pipes and pits but above all, we break some sewers by force of doing the drills. Finally, on February 25 at 4 p.m., Luis armed with a saw fishes the big water in an explosion of fecal matter. Yes, yes, we come back to the trip in a moment, I promise. In short, the sewers are unblocked, we change the pipes, we re-block, we cement and the final test arrives. Get back on this damn tractor on the road. Luis struggles a bit because of the slope and the state of the machine and suddenly, it's a drama. The caterpillar comes out of its gills and here is the beast immobilized for several days, the time to repair this affair. Happy end, here is the final boss of Casado Cabezo is defeated. The time has come for us to fly towards new adventures. These 3 months of unexpected winter have been a magnificent and learning stage. We leave my uncle's house with glitter in our eyes and happy to find the road and the adventure again. We are super motivated to go down to see the heat of the Alga, but shortly before leaving La Casa, we receive a message from two Slovenian girls who want to meet us to help them realize a beautiful project just 45 minutes from home. So we let the unforeseen happen by opening ourselves to the opportunities that arise. Because when nothing is planned, anything is possible. But all this is another story.