Knowing little about the destination, I decided to take a chance on an Azorean adventure. The Azores are an archipelago of nine volcanic islands in the middle of the Atlantic Island. I didn’t even know that much when I booked an eight-day trip to this magical destination. Having stumbled upon a great vacation deal to […]
Azores
Hike 19 – Mount Brasil, Terceira Island, Azores
Four months ago, I had never heard of Terceira Island or the Azores. Today I find myself preparing to hike up Mount Brasil, the remains of a long-extinct volcano. Jutting out into the ocean, flanked by two bays, most of the peninsula is designated as a natural reserve. Parking our rental at Relvao Park, the Reluctant Traveler […]
