By Dr. Nancy Watson

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Pico do Ferro Furnas

Pico do Ferro Furnas

Located on the island of Sao Miguel Island, Pico do Ferro is one of the most famous viewpoints in the Azores and overlooks the Furnas Valley. Everywhere you drive in the Azores is green. There are overlooks, winding roads, hydrangeas, and stunning ocean views. The islands seem almost suspended between Europe and the Atlantic Ocean, shaped by […]

São Miguel Island, Portugal
Miradouro do Pico do

Miradouro do Pico do

Marty and I enjoyed driving around Sao Miguel Island. Though it is a relatively small island, traveling from one end to the other brings constant change of scenery, lush green hills, dramatic coastlines, and something quite different. The island itself was formed by volcanic activity, built up over time from eruptions beneath the ocean. In many […]

Furnas, São Miguel, Azores, Portugal
The Miracle of Santo Cristo dos Milagres

The Miracle of Santo Cristo dos Milagres

When we arrived in the Azores in May 2025, we had no idea we were stepping into one of the islands’ most sacred and remarkable celebrations. The streets of Ponta Delgada were closed to traffic, storefronts shuttered, and the city was blanketed in flowers.  What we thought was an ordinary weekend turned out to be […]

Ponta Delgada, Azores, Portugal
Gorreana Tea Plantation

Gorreana Tea Plantation

After a challenging month, we were looking for a place to go to rest and rejuvenate. A non-stop flight was essential. A place where we could decompress with no responsibilities. We chose the Azores. Not knowing more about these islands other than everyone we had ever met from there were genuine people  An easy flight, quick check […]

Ribeira Grande, Azores, Portugal