Saturday, April 13, 2024

Azores 2024 - Goodbye Green Island, We Will Return Soon

›
Our last morning. The flight leaves shortly before 5 pm so we still have half a day before we need to be at the airport. Ana and I take a fi...
Friday, April 12, 2024

Azores 2024 - Lagoa do Fogo Crater Lake, Tea Plantation, Toenail Cleaning, and the Big Goodbye (with Pizza)

›
This is our last full day on the island. After two days mostly on our own, we take John and Maria on a day trip, but not before a big breakf...
Thursday, April 11, 2024

Azores 2024 - Popping Man-of-Wars, Ocean Swim, Beach Nap

›
This may be the most beautiful morning of the trip. I am up early and out for a long walk under clear skies, a slight breeze, and 18 degrees...
Wednesday, April 10, 2024

Azores 2024 - Villa Franca, Jungle Walk, Povoação, Lighthouse Thigh Burner

›
After yesterday’s full day of administration, Ana and I wanted to make the most of today and do an island circuit. We left the house earlier...
Tuesday, April 9, 2024

Azores 2024 - Tourism on the Island

›
Today was all administration. We dropped Maria off at her oldest sister’s house for a visit then went back and picked up the men and went to...
Monday, April 8, 2024

Azores 2024 - Morning Walk, Visiting the Farm, Sofia and Tiago

›
I’m up at  8, but  feel a little groggy from yesterday’s activities so I go downstairs and have a coffee with John, who instantly tells me t...
Sunday, April 7, 2024

Azores 2024 - Dinner for Breakfast, John’s 80th, Dancing with Tio Luis

›
The rain and wind returned and pelted the bedroom window all night. We are up at 5:30 to get ready for a very special breakfast, at Restaura...