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Azores

March 14, 2020March 14, 2020 By Ramblin' Randy

Azores, We Have a Problem: About This Blog Entry
It’s hard for even me to believe that there was a time in my life when travel didn’t excite me. But there was.

There was actually a period of my life, when I would travel–mostly cruises, with my family–that I didn’t have that travel “bug;” that unquenchable thirst for exploration, to see it all, as much as I could. I didn’t dislike traveling, but I think I didn’t carry even ten percent of the enthusiasm I have today, because the travel was simply too organized. Piling off a cruise ship with 1,000 other American tourists and getting on a bus to see the main square for three hours never really did it for me. Of course, I’d soon discover my true passion for travel: going solo to off-the-beaten-track places to see things most have never even dreamed of…and well, you know the rest of the story.

Anyway, my trip to the Azores in 2010 was one of those “hop off the cruise ship and take a tour” visits. I had a lovely time because I was with my dear mother, and I certainly didn’t dislike my stop here…but this was well before my real passion for travel was conceived, hence the reason I don’t have much of a “story.” I did take a few photographs though, so I hope you enjoy.

For more in-depth tales of adventures and exploration, please visit other articles on this website…I have lots to show you, I promise!

I loved spending time with my dear mother cruising the seas!
Igreja Matriz de São Sebastião – Church of St. Sebastian.
I loved the sidewalks! I was used to seeing these Portuguese-style tiled paths in Brasil…and this was where it all came from!
The Antero de Quental Garden is named after the great romantic poet and thinker from São Miguel.
Exploring The António Borges Garden.
The António Borges garden, built between 1858 and 1861, is one of the main historical gardens of the island of São Miguel.
I loved the colors here.
Hi Mom! Center of Ponta Delgada.
The Portuguese architecture was fantastic.
Lunch with Mom.
A nice stop in Ponta Delgada!

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