Guests!

Ilhéus das Cabras

We had the pleasure of welcoming Raymond’s sister to Ilha Terceira for her first visit! She joined their mother, Michelle, at a nearby rental which provided a fun place to cook, hang out, and play cards!

Cat Colony, Around the house, and “Fairy Forest”

Wine Tasting & Tour, Sulfur Vents, Cave, Quatro Ribeiras

Guests #3 & #4

A week after the departure of Raymond’s mother and sister, Lukus’ mother and father arrived for their first visit! They stayed at the beautiful rental along the cliffside in Quatro Ribeiras, close enough to walk to our house and down to the bathing area.

Caves, Volcano Ridge, Praia da Vitória

Quatro Ribeiras and Festival of the Holy Spirit

Taking a walk above our village, the four of us climbed 700 vertical feet and were treated to some beautiful views of Quatro Ribeiras and Biscoitos in the distance. As it happens, this was the weekend of Pentecost and the Festival of the Holy Spirit (an Azorean tradition). It was a lovely experience sharing the celebration with the community and finally entering the Espírito Santo temple and seeing the silver crowns. Many thanks to our neighbor for informing us about the order of events: snacks and drinks, the distribution of meat to each household from donated beef steers, and finally a meat auction of the finer cuts of meat. We made a lovely roast (and later stew) with ours.

Sulfur Vents, Bull Running, Cascades, Ponta do Mistério

The four of us had a unique trip to the sulfur vents – unlike previous trips it was not a clear day, rather foggy and a little misty giving the steam rising from the vents an even more eerie feel. We also drove to the nearby village of Altares for their running of the bulls (well, more of a “bull taunting”). It was a lovely time with great beer and snacks! The cascades of Agualva were as beautiful as ever and we were excited to finally hike down to Ponta Negra at the edge of Quatro Ribeiras.