‘Aha’ momentCynthia Wilson and her husband Craig Bjork relocated from the US to Marinha Grande, situated in the Leiria District of Portugal, just over two years ago.
Community spiritThe couple celebrate Wilson's first birthday in Portugal with friends.
“My Portuguese friends taught me that you have to first recognize their humanity,” says Wilson.
There’s no place for that.”Wilson has warmly embraced the Portuguese way of life, particularly the focus on food, which has long been a big part of her life.
Doing something odd.”Wilson and Bjork say that they’ve had “zero problems” since relocating to Portugal and couldn’t be happier.
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