by Ruth McDonald | Jan 24, 2022 | Valdes |
Every season on Valdes is unique and special and winter is no exception. We waited out the storms and snow of December and finally made it over to the island in January. We are always happy to see that our cabin and the surrounding trees are still standing and...
by Ruth McDonald | Nov 17, 2021 | 2021 Azores |
Ruth: As we wait in the airport for our flights to Toronto we are already planning our next trip to the Azores. Gord is plotting roads and trails to circumnavigate São Miguel on foot as I check out the bike options. Of course we are coming back! For one thing we have...
by Ruth McDonald | Nov 15, 2021 | 2021 Azores |
The elephant trunk rock near Capelas Ruth: It was raining cats and dogs yesterday, so while I tended to the cats in our cozy bungalow, my slightly crazy but wonderful husband hiked up and over the island to pick up a rental car at the airport 13 kms away....
by Ruth McDonald | Nov 12, 2021 | 2021 Azores |
Terra Nostra Ruth: November 10, 2021We climbed to the crater rim above the town of Furnas at 510 meters before diving down the steep road into the town. I will climb a lot to get to hot springs and the ones in the botanical gardens at Furnas are some of the...
by Ruth McDonald | Nov 7, 2021 | 2021 Azores |
Mar de Prata Ruth: The good: We are staying in the lovely seaside town of Maia in a tiny little house called Mar de Prata (“Sea of Silver”). The house is perched over a little sand beach with views of the headlands to the east. It is just perfect! Sãozinha, our...
