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Flores - An Island of Flowers and Beauty

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July 6th 2012
Published: July 6th 2012
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The island of Flores is the fourth smallest island of the Azores archipelago and has only about four thousand inhabitants, making it the second least populated. We feel very fortunate to have made our first landfall in Europe on this island. Traditionally the island of Faial, city of Horta is where most sailors make their European landfall. However last year a new marina was opened on Flores which... 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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Sky Blue Pink EveningSky Blue Pink Evening
Sky Blue Pink Evening
Just couldn’t resist a photo of the color in that sky.
Waterfalls EverywhereWaterfalls Everywhere
Waterfalls Everywhere
Just a small waterfall that can be seen while walking through the village of Lajes.
On our evening strollOn our evening stroll
On our evening stroll
Bob looking out from a park that we happened to stumble on one of our evening strolls. They also had nice picnic tables, benches, grills and even a sink for cleaning up!
View of LajesView of Lajes
View of Lajes
A view looking back down toward the village of Lajes.
More Water FlowingMore Water Flowing
More Water Flowing
Another small waterfall we saw on one of our walks.
Waiting for the PhotographerWaiting for the Photographer
Waiting for the Photographer
Bob always has to wait for me to catch up as I always seem to stop to take photos!
The benches in useThe benches in use
The benches in use
This is the “bench” located near the marina. Quite different from the sandy beaches we left in the Caribbean but this one is used quite extensively by many from the village. It is quite rocky but it doesn’t stop people from using it.
The beach at LajesThe beach at Lajes
The beach at Lajes
The beach is rocky and black, but many of the locals use this public space regularly for swimming and picnics.
Roadways Lined with FlowersRoadways Lined with Flowers
Roadways Lined with Flowers
One of the most striking things about driving around Flores is the rows upon rows of hydrangeas with some roses mixed in for color.
Forest of CedarForest of Cedar
Forest of Cedar
As you drive up in elevation you see many forest of cedar on the island
Villages in Every ValleyVillages in Every Valley
Villages in Every Valley
It appears that every valley contains a village near the sea. What a place to call "home"
Entrance to the ParkEntrance to the Park
Entrance to the Park
Every where you look is inviting with the wall of flowers
A new use for an old roadA new use for an old road
A new use for an old road
A section of the old road was transformed into a small park where you walk on the old stone road and enjoy a riot of color along the way.
Stones EverywhereStones Everywhere
Stones Everywhere
There are plenty of stones used in the walls and the houses.
Flowers EverywhereFlowers Everywhere
Flowers Everywhere
On our walk to the neighboring village the road is lined with colors.
Stones, Flowers & WalksStones, Flowers & Walks
Stones, Flowers & Walks
They take every opportunity possible to have flowers making the walks pleasant.
Food for her animalsFood for her animals
Food for her animals
A woman carrying a bag of grasses that she had gone to get for her animals.
Public Water Spouts EverywherePublic Water Spouts Everywhere
Public Water Spouts Everywhere
This one we found when we looked over a bridge we were walking on - it was hidden away but still in use
Waterfalls aboundWaterfalls abound
Waterfalls abound
Most places you look you will find water flowing somewhere resulting in beautiful waterfalls
A Natural National MonumentA Natural National Monument
A Natural National Monument
This natural national monument of Rocha dos Bordoes is an impressive basaltic formation caused by its volcanic history of Flores.
A night in a cottage perhaps?A night in a cottage perhaps?
A night in a cottage perhaps?
You can rent one of these lovely stone cottages which contains a kitchen and bath for 75 euros ($95) at Aldeia da Cuada.



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