August 2011 was my shot at redemption. Last year I scaled the tallest Mountain in Pico with a guide and 15 first timers from all over Europe. Made it up the mountain but half way down broke a leg. This year I scaled the Mountain for the second time without a guide with only my Cousin (her first time) prepared... More

Pico is the tallest mountain in the Country of Portugal. The Azores Islands are the western most point of Europe in the Atlantic. Last August 2010, I had an opportunity to stay in a family home in village of Soldao which is 2 minutes up the road from town Villa des Lages. This main town and marina was the second... More

We went whale watching (accompanied by wonderful dolphins) in May 2010. Wonderful experience. We did it for six days from Lajes. Every day was like a 'box of chocolates', we didn't know what we were going to see. Fin whales, sperm whales, blue whales, sei whales and lots of beautiful dolphins who raced our boat and brought us such delight.... More

Its a beautiful island. Very quiet. If you love whale watching, good food and no crowds, thats the place. Climbing Pico mountain (2400 m) to see the rising sun ( you most climb in the afternoon and sleep, or trying on the to. More