Man these trips go so fast! Some people in Madeira told us that ~”São Miguel only needs a couple days to see” and.. not true. Even spending two and a half weeks here we have been busy every day that weather and work permitted. We haven’t tried to get up early and rush from place…
Today was simple.. and perfect. We went to Parque Terra Nostra, which is a 10 minute walk from where we are staying. It’s a large botanical garden right in the heart of Furnas, and has geothermal waters throughout. The entrance fee for an adult is €16 a piece, which is high, but considering how big…
Azores hiking at last! After a healthy dose of hiking in Madeira we’ve been longing for the Azorean mountains. What a difference São Miguel is in so many ways. The roads winding around and over the mountains are precarious and steep but.. less so than Madeira. The Azorean roads are wider, less steep, and while…