Living off the land 100%

[Stanley Edwards]

... and being nomadic!

This is something I have always wanted to try, and I am certain it is possible.

I am about to start walking north to south through Portugal. The only things I intend to spend money on are tobacco, booze and emergencies. I am taking work materials (pens and sketch pad) and a single change of clothes as essentials. I will also buy a fishing rod (and tackle), a pot of dried chilis, bag of limes (I never use salt - lime juice is a very good alternative) and a cooking pot.

I have my laptop with shitty webcam for photos for fun.

My plan is to harvest as I walk and fish for fish in the evening. I am going to try living off the land 100% for food as I travel I have fair knowledge for such a life but, expect (and, hope) to learn fucking shit loads as I go from local people who know best.

Camping out with no tent - proper vagabonding it

I shall update here whenever I find WiFi. Please ask questions as I travel. Good questions! Give advice also - I will surely need it. Anyone with good fish ID skills will be blessed forever.

I expect to find plenty of fruit and vegetables (cultivated and wild), and lots of herbs and stuffs.

Leaving tomorrow. I am so excited and full of trepidation. This is going to be a very fun thread people. I hope we all enjoy it.

Initially moving upstream along the river Douro, then heading towards the coast looking for a walking route known as 'Sendo Litoral', but totally open minded on paths and time.

 

[Supine]

Sounds exciting. What could possibly go wrong

 

[Stanley Edwards]

Just to remind myself; my ultimate destination is a small town called Tavira. I need to buy a decent map tomorrow morning also. No compass.

 

[Stanley Edwards]

Sounds exciting. What could possibly go wrong

Fun, fun, fun.

 

[Pickman's model]

Just to remind myself; my ultimate destination is a small town called Tavira. I need to buy a decent map tomorrow morning also. No compass.

Can you read a map?

 

[Stanley Edwards]

Can you read a map?

No. I just look at the pictures.

 

[Pickman's model]

No. I just look at the pictures.

as i thought. here is a manual about map reading and navigation: https://fas.org/irp/doddir/army/fm3-25-26.pdf

 

[Pickman's model]

this map shows tavira on the south coast:

not for your walking Stanley Edwards but so people can follow your progress

 

[Pickman's model]

Stanley Edwards apparently the 1:25,000 maps better than the 1:50,000 Portugal topographic maps at 1:25,000 and 1:50,000.

but you might want to take a compass, being as it is a traditional navigation aid

 

[bi0boy]

You can't live off the land nomadically unless you do the hunter bit of the hunter gatherer thing. So unless you spear some deer or cheat and steal some crops you'll have a hard time.

 

[bimble]

You can't live off the land nomadically unless you do the hunter bit of the hunter gatherer thing. So unless you spear some deer or cheat and steal some crops you'll have a hard time.

Stealing settled folks crops isn't cheating, it's part of the long war between the farmers and nomads.

 

[Pickman's model]

Stealing settled folks crops isn't cheating, it's part of the long war between the farmers and nomads.

stanley could leave little drawings as payment

 

[bimble]

offer to do portraits of people's pets in exchange for a meal.

 

[Mrs Miggins]

This could certainly be interesting! How long are you giving yourself to do it?

 

[Pickman's model]

This could certainly be interesting! How long are you giving yourself to do it?

when he gets to tavira he could treat himself to an arenque fumado

 

[Sirena]

Living off the land and being nomadic....

 

[Pickman's model]

 

[spanglechick]

What will happen when you find people who don't want you camping on their land or living off their fruit and veg?

 

[DotCommunist]

kill them and eat them

 

[Cid]

What will happen when you find people who don't want you camping on their land or living off their fruit and veg?

If there's anything Stan's ready for, it's getting kicked off places.

 

[Casually Red]

offer to do portraits of people's pets in exchange for a meal.

And if they don't cough up eat the pet . Win win .

 

[J Ed]

Hasn't Portugal suffered enough?

 

[Yossarian]

I thought farmers tended to have guns, big dogs etc. to discourage people and other animals from wandering through and eating their crops.

 

[peterkro]

I thought farmers tended to have guns, big dogs etc. to discourage people and other animals from wandering through and eating their crops.

Don't know about Portugal but in OZ and NZ it's very common,bandicooting,did it myself in the sixties:

Bandicooting - www.organicexchange.com.au

 

[Stanley Edwards]

I fully intend to 'steal' crops. There is an old by-law here which states anyone can help themselves to any crops growing in the countryside if it is for personal consumption - a couple of onions etc is fine. Of course, not all farmers will respect this forgotten law. I also intend to steal eggs and chickens I will not raid fields full of asparagus by night which is big business in Spain these days. Farmers are having to employ night security in some areas.

I know what to expect. I have walked from Granada to Santiago de Compostela before along the border with Spain. I will allow myself to accept any free food that comes my way, but not use food banks, or free kitchens/soup kitchens. I may have to go without beer at times

Pretty sure many of you will be very surprised by this thread. Even though I say it myself: I am a likeable guy, and very willing to work in return for meals. This may well come into play. I'm not just an artist - I am very capable, and adaptable. I'm lucky to still have good health and the life experience I have. I intend to show the easy way, and take on the challenge of the hard way. I collect my new boots tomorrow and break them in as I start. The first week could be painful.

I am communicating in Portuspanglish and hyperactive gesticulation

I promise many, many laughs!!!

 

[Casually Red]

I fully intend to 'steal' crops. There is an old by-law here which states anyone can help themselves to any crops growing in the countryside if it is for personal consumption - a couple of onions etc is fine. Of course, not all farmers will respect this forgotten law.

You reckon ?

 

[Sweet FA]

What are we on now? Season 8? 9? I enjoyed Season 3 (or maybe 4?): Granada Caves the best I think. Although Season 6: Ibiza Pt 1 was an action packed rollercoaster, Season 7: Malaga Bikers was a bit rubbish. I've got hopes for Season 9: Shot by Portuguese Farmers though.

Good luck Stan, I can foresee no problems at all in robbing your way through one of the poorest countries in Europe

 

[Pickman's model]

I fully intend to 'steal' crops. There is an old by-law here which states anyone can help themselves to any crops growing in the countryside if it is for personal consumption - a couple of onions etc is fine. Of course, not all farmers will respect this forgotten law. I also intend to steal eggs and chickens I will not raid fields full of asparagus by night which is big business in Spain these days. Farmers are having to employ night security in some areas.

I know what to expect. I have walked from Granada to Santiago de Compostela before along the border with Spain. I will allow myself to accept any free food that comes my way, but not use food banks, or free kitchens/soup kitchens. I may have to go without beer at times

Pretty sure many of you will be very surprised by this thread. Even though I say it myself: I am a likeable guy, and very willing to work in return for meals. This may well come into play. I'm not just an artist - I am very capable, and adaptable. I'm lucky to still have good health and the life experience I have. I intend to show the easy way, and take on the challenge of the hard way. I collect my new boots tomorrow and break them in as I start. The first week could be painful.

I am communicating in Portuspanglish and hyperactive gesticulation

I promise many, many laughs!!!

Yeh. You do know a byelaw by definition local not national? You may wish to seek legal advice before thieving.

 

[Pickman's model]

What are we on now? Season 8? 9? I enjoyed Season 3 (or maybe 4?): Granada Caves the best I think. Although I Season 6: Ibiza Pt 1 was an action packed rollercoaster, Season 7: Malaga Bikers was a bit rubbish. I've got hopes for Season 9: Shot by Portuguese Farmers though.

Good luck Stan, I can foresee no problems at all in robbing your way through one of the poorest countries in Europe

He'll be found in a ditch, mark my words

 

[Sweet FA]

Though not, tbf, for the first time.