We are about to make a long planned move to the Algarve and are still pondering on what to leave in the UK and what to bring. I know that this topic has been covered in other ways before but I thought we could share in one thread things which are better to get in UK and better here.
So far I would bring|
Electric blankets and hot water bottles...they have been invaluable in our old country house on damp nights and hard to get here.
Antiques and collectibles if you like that sort of thing..hard to find in Algarve since I find quite rightly value and hang onto their old stuff..although whether UK antiques look right here is debatable.
White goods..cheaper from England
Saucepans
Horse manure (I know that's crazy but I can't find it here and they don't sell it in the nurseries)
OXO vegetable cubes
Socks and pants
To buy here
Ironing boards and irons...much better than English
Furniture ...if you find a good local Portugese shop to your taste, it is well made, especially sofas and chairs and tables.
Casseroles and China
Charcoal..boy is it cheaper here..not that you would bring it from Uk!
Bacalhau..we use salt cod a lot and it is much more expensive in England!
Tiles..wonderful range and so classy!
Anything from Chinese supermarkets...I love them!
Lights...not the cheapest but certainly a wonderful range.
Any more ideas anyone?
So far I would bring|
Electric blankets and hot water bottles...they have been invaluable in our old country house on damp nights and hard to get here.
Antiques and collectibles if you like that sort of thing..hard to find in Algarve since I find quite rightly value and hang onto their old stuff..although whether UK antiques look right here is debatable.
White goods..cheaper from England
Saucepans
Horse manure (I know that's crazy but I can't find it here and they don't sell it in the nurseries)
OXO vegetable cubes
Socks and pants
To buy here
Ironing boards and irons...much better than English
Furniture ...if you find a good local Portugese shop to your taste, it is well made, especially sofas and chairs and tables.
Casseroles and China
Charcoal..boy is it cheaper here..not that you would bring it from Uk!
Bacalhau..we use salt cod a lot and it is much more expensive in England!
Tiles..wonderful range and so classy!
Anything from Chinese supermarkets...I love them!
Lights...not the cheapest but certainly a wonderful range.
Any more ideas anyone?