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Under the Jacarandas

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We woke up empty nesters and said, why not move to Portugal?

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About Sandra Stephens

We moved to Portugal and bought a 115-year old property with 5 acres, 4 houses and a flock of feral chickens, abandoned for 40 years - subscribe to Under the Jacarandas to follow our progress. Or visit me on Horror Boulevard, it's bloody amazing.

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