Both Madeira and the Azores are of volcanic origin, tiny tips of huge volcanoes rising from the Atlantic Ocean floor and sticking out of the waves. The Azores are at the junction of the North American, Eurasian, and African plates. The island we’re on now, São Miguel, is the most volcanically active island in the…
Today started much like yesterday with a basket of goodies! We took our time getting out to the mountains based on yesterday’s success, but had not planned for road cows.. They wander right down the middle of the road as if daring you to make a move. They are all males too, so despite their…