Donkeys at the end of the road
We are running out of roads on Graciosa. Our current challenge has been to criss cross around the island and cycle all of the paved ... Read More
An extra day on Graciosa
The fellow working at the tourist office proudly told me that there had been no ferry cancellations this year. There was, however, one yesterday. The ... Read More
Climbing Pico
Pico in morning light. Gordon: The island of Pico gets its name from the high volcanic peak located on it. The mountain of Pico rises ... Read More
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
Vineyards on Pico
The Pico Vineyards near Madalena. A grape growing out of a crack in the Lava. Maria Gordon:Somewhere at the North End of Pico Island, AD ... 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
Tropical Fruit
Orisao Gordon: I was hanging some laundry on the line at our hotel this morning when I noticed an orange tree with abundant green fruit. ... 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
The caldeira on Faial
Gordon: We have had some unsettled weather lately, with high winds and rain, some of biblical intensity. The rain seldom lasts all day, however, allowing ... Read More