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Beautiful Sao Jorge July 31 - August 7, 2012

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August 19th 2012
Published: August 19th 2012
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The sail from Faial to Sao Jorge was a pleasant 4 hour crossing. When we called the harbor master on the VHF we were told there was no room in the inn but that we could tie up to the reception area (a high concrete wall). As we approached the wall the harbor master José met us to help with the lines and a “hello and welcome to paradise”. The good news is he wasn’t exaggerating. Unfortun... Read Full Entry



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Bob & Janice Waller
s v Tsamaya
s v Tsamaya
Like so many others we love to travel and we love to sail so cruising makes a lot of sense. Janice has retired from Cornell as a business manager and Bob has retired from South Seneca school district as the high school principal. It's time to sell the house, get rid of whatever doesn't fit on our 40 foot Caliber LRC named Tsamaya (this means Travel Well in Setswana) and set off to see the world. Our reasons for publishing this blog is twofold, first to keep in touch with our friends and family and secondly to share our experiences. If you would like to receive notification when we have added ... full info
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Located in VelasLocated in Velas
Located in Velas
Velas is home to both a Professional School that students attend to learn a career such as being a Chef, Computer Technician and many others with a Football Camp next door.
Everywhere you lookEverywhere you look
Everywhere you look
Another spectacular view of the coastline of Velas.
One of the WindmillsOne of the Windmills
One of the Windmills
We enjoy seeing the variety of windmills on the island – they were used to grind the grain into flour.
Traditional HouseTraditional House
Traditional House
The traditional stone buildings always catch our eye. We found out that those that fix up the traditional homes are provided funds from the government toward the repairs.
Modern HomesModern Homes
Modern Homes
Some areas of town have much more modern homes.
Remind You of Another Coffee?Remind You of Another Coffee?
Remind You of Another Coffee?
Another Way to TravelAnother Way to Travel
Another Way to Travel
Wet and StraightWet and Straight
Wet and Straight
The lane was wet and straight - Bob kept asking me why we didn’t drive out here instead – I told him this was a healthier way to travel!
Mist Coming InMist Coming In
Mist Coming In
The day we took a hike to the lighthouse at the west end of the island it was misty and rained some, but we still enjoyed it.
Patures AboundPatures Abound
Patures Abound
This end of the island is covered in pastures and lots of cows grazing.
RaindropsRaindrops
Raindrops
Bob’s artistic photo showing the raindrops on this scabiosa nitens (pincushion flower).
Finally the LighthouseFinally the Lighthouse
Finally the Lighthouse
The road keeps continuing but we finally see the lighthouse that we are hiking to.
Lighthouse at Western End of IslandLighthouse at Western End of Island
Lighthouse at Western End of Island
A view of the lighthouse and the surrounding area.
Our RewardOur Reward
Our Reward
The view we were rewarded with after our hike out to the lighthouse at Ponta dos Rosais at the western tip of the island.
Not In UseNot In Use
Not In Use
It was a shame to see such a large complex at the lighthouse in disrepair.
Traditional WagonTraditional Wagon
Traditional Wagon
One of the traditional wagons used to move produce from the fields.
Anchoring AloneAnchoring Alone
Anchoring Alone
Someone took our idea and did anchor here – what an idyllic spot.
Flowers In the StreetFlowers In the Street
Flowers In the Street
We spotted this road with flowers laid down the length of it so had to go investigate.
Details of Flower DesignDetails of Flower Design
Details of Flower Design
A close up of the flowers that made up the designs in the street. The brown is actually sawdust.
Jump Higher!Jump Higher!
Jump Higher!
This event definitely makes all the guys that go inside the pasture into runners and jumpers – luckily this guy just made it high enough to escape!
Running from the BullRunning from the Bull
Running from the Bull
We watched 2 of the 4 bulls during the “bullfight” in the village of Santo Antao . This was a safer type with it being in a pasture rather than running through the streets of the village like most of them are.



20th August 2012

Home and Away
Bob Carlsen

Thanks for keeping your blog up...
your means of conveyance allows you access to more unusual, out of the way places that are fascinating...and I love your photography. How long do you plan to be sailing?

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