Date: 5/25/2024 Day 141 Port: PONTA DELGADA (AZORES), PORTUGAL
Description: Savor the unparalleled natural
wonders of this splendid volcanic island located at a crossroads in the
Atlantic. See its stunning landscape, thermal pools, natural steam vents,
volcanic lakes, subtropical flora, plantations and picturesque towns filled with
perfectly preserved 17th and 18th century buildings.
Planned
Excursion: HOTSPRINGS
& BOTANICAL GARDEN
4.75 Hours Strenuous
Activity #PDL-003
Get a bird’s
eye view of Furnas Valley, a volcanic crater that is one of Europe’s richest
hydrologic sites. Stroll past
centuries-old Baroque architecture in Ribeira Grande, one of the Azores’ oldest
settlements. Meander through an
English-style botanical garden of lush greenery, brilliant flowers and thermal
baths. Walk among Caldeiras’ thermal
fumaroles and hot springs, known for their medicinal mud.
Evening Update: Another beautiful place for which we were here far to short a time. We arrived in the Azores at 8 AM and needed to be back onboard by 3:30 PM. We didn't get back from out excursion until 1:45 PM which left little time to go into town. We now have 4 days at sea until we reach our last port-of-call in Hamilton. We had a lovely excursion today and really liked each stop we made. I took a lot of pictures and video that I will be reviewing, processing and uploading over the next couple of sea days.
Videos
Click Here --> Cha Gorreana Tea Factory
Click Here --> Furnas Valley
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