Category: Portugal

The Azores is an archipelago of 9 islands in the Atlantic and owned by Portugal.  They are volcanic islands, which have both dormant and active volcanos. We are staying in the town of Calhetas which is almost directly across the island from Ponta Delgada (the Capital) and it took us only 20 minutes to drive… Continue reading Sao Miguel Island

After the intense hike to the two highest peaks in Madeira, the next day, everyone was tired and a bit sore – being our last full day in Madeira called for a poolside day.  The sun was shining and athough it never warms to more than 20C or so the sun is strong and heats… Continue reading Leaving Madeira

Our hike started, and finished on Madeira’s second highest peak, Pico do Arieiro (1818m). The plan? Well, survive was first on the list, second was to traverse the ridge to the tallest peak, Pico do Ruivo, and back. I might be using a little over exaggeration with item 1,  but this hike had been known… Continue reading Pico do Arieiro – our mountain walk