So why Azores? We like to do different and my mariner hubby has always wanted to go there. Rich in shipping history , it’s position in the middle of the Atlantic is intriguing.

We couldn’t make up our minds where to go and what Islands to see so we choose to make it easy and stay put on Sao Miguel staying in Ponta Delgada , renting a car for the week and heading out each day to find adventure. We drove every coastline and it was indeed spectacular . Each small town had its own charm , a little church, a bar and incredible vistas at the sea side . We went in October and the weather was wonderful 20 ish centigrade , perfect strolling temp.

Hydrangea growing wild , lush green pastures and mesmerizing cliffs overlooking black sand beaches had this amateur photographer in picture perfect heaven