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Solar de Lalem São Miguel

Estrada de Sao Pedro São Miguel, Azores, 9625-391 , Portugal

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Whale of a Time!

A travel blog entry by hvbaskey

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... They, like the Spotted, remained distance and did not engage with us curious humans!

Then, the highlight of the trip - the majestic and wonderful Sperm Whale. We encountered a good group of cows and their calves and had some spectacular display of tails (indicating a deep dive). The sperm whales were so beautiful and a special treat for me to see. My "wish list" on this trip was to see the Risso's Dolphin and the ...

Greenzone Jeep Tour - Rocks!

A travel blog entry by hvbaskey

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... morning and the lunch in Calveho Blanco and then we returned to Ponta Delgada to pick up one more passenger for the afternoon trip to Sete Cidades. It was a very long day, but worth every minute. Eduardo is a very knowledgeable guide and gave us so much information about the island of Sao Miguel. He was also a very good bird spotter, picking out several Buzzards (Buteo ...

City Sidewalks

A travel blog entry by hvbaskey

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Upon arrival at the Hotel Camoes, we had a light breakfast and then a short siesta to rejuvenate our batteries. We then walked to the Old Marina to find "Furturismo", the whale watching company to confirm our booking for Monday morning. They mentioned they were out this morning and saw Sperm and Pilot Whales, as well as 2 species of Dolphins. It is my ªgreatest wishª that on Monday, we spot Sperm Whales ...

Lost and Found on Sao Miguel

A travel blog entry by m.weiss

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... is, that the architect insistet on the taking of fotos by a professional photographer before the inauguration for promotional reasons - and by this didn't want to have people on the fotos. I have seen this PR fotos and they show nothing else than a cold, black and dead building. What a difference to what it should Be: a place where people work and inform about the restauration processes of nature and environment and not something to remind on a big tomb or ...

Imagine the Perfect Island

A travel blog entry by jlovett

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Imagine the Hollywood depiction of a volcanic island with a tall peaked center, wreathed in clouds, Envision rich, fertile, variegated green fields, framed by neatly constructed lava stone fences. Now close your eyes and navigate winding roads that are perfectly famed by hedges of Hydrangeas and, were the road cuts through the earth, the Hydrangeas are joined by brilliant red Azaleas blooming on all the banks. Meanwhile, the air is scented by Chinese Ginger.

Meanwhile, pass ...