Under the Volcano
Life is good living on Pico underneath the volcano at São Roque. We are staying at Adelina’s wonderful house by the sea (Casa do mar). ... Read More
The Sibling Syndicate
Gord and Vicki sitting on lava. Ruth: They are not twins, but Gord and Vicki are only 13 1/2 months apart in age. This may ... Read More
Returning to Horta on Faial Island
Porto Pim The view from our apartment balcony of Pico. Eating on the balcony. The lower floor of our little apartment at Verde Mar. Ruth: ... Read More
It’s raining cats and pastries
Ruth: The tropical rains have put our outside dining and daily snorkelling on hold, hopefully only temporarily. Even when the forecast looks ominous, we are ... Read More
Capelinhos Revisited
Ruth: Returning to see the site of the 1957-58 eruption that both transformed and extended the north end of Faial island is still awesome on ... Read More
First day in Santa Maria
São Bras Ruth: The hostels in the Azores are frequently repurposed monasteries or convents located in the old neighborhoods, often near the port. We have ... Read More
The Mocanitsa is Back!
The view from Pico Alto. A good spot for an orange. The frog chorus at our lunch spot. Ruth: I first picked up the nickname ... Read More
Down to the Beautiful Beach, then up to the Shire
Gordon: We had glorious weather today, with a ride to match. All rides from Vila do Porto begin with a climb to 200 metres to ... Read More
Surviving on a Diet of Meats and Sweets
The Barreiro da Faneca Shrine to Our Lady of Fatima Ruth: Oh my, I ate too much, again! Eating in the Azores is quite simple ... Read More
Rest day at the Hostel
Ruth: While Gord headed off on his bike to access a trail and continue hiking around the island, I took the day off. This will ... Read More