On our final day we set out for some more natural volcanic springs which empty into the sea a little […]
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Richard Lister
Of volcanos and vents
Sao Miguel’s volcanic birth is unmistakeable wherever you are in the island. The beaches are black of course and the […]
On top of the world (or at least the island)
The highest point on Sao Miguel is Pico da Vara. And my guide to walking in the Azores told me […]
Ponta Delgada and whales
Ponta Delgada is far and away the biggest place on the island – a city I suppose but a town […]
The Azores
When the police car drew up alongside us for a second time – lights flashing , angry cop shouting something […]
Tom’s last word
Hello there. We’re about to take off on our flight back home to London. It”s going to be hard adjusting […]
Homeward bound
We are in the terminal waiting for our overnight flight to London after one more precious day in California. After […]
A day in Santa Cruz
A lively drive from San Francisco Airport over the mountains last night – all last-minute curves narrow lanes and concrete […]
Goodbyee Hawaii
We’re now on the flight to San Fransisco and I am left with a wistful feeling that there was a […]
Napali Coast
Yesterday we had a day around the house and went back to our beach for another snorkel. The tide was […]
The Magic Bus 