7/11/24 The Azores Bravos Trail Adventure Starts Here 

We boarded our flight to Terceira Island in the Azores early this morning. Once we arrived, we entered the baggage claim area after passing through the welcome arch, grabbed our checked luggage, and transferred to the municipality of Angra do Heroismo, one of the archipelago's three capital cities. 

Terceira is one of nine islands comprising the Azores, an autonomous region of Portugal with a population of about 57,000. It spans almost 150 square miles and contains underground volcanic chambers, stunning architecture, and a variety of natural and cultural wonders.

Angra do Heroismo, founded in 1478, is historically the most important city in the Azores. It was classified as a World Heritage site by UNESCO IN 1983 due to its historical importance and well-preserved buildings.

Row 4 seatmates: Barb, Camilla, and Luis. 

They were a delightful young Portuguese couple returning from the United Kingdom. Camilla is a musician and piano teacher, 

and Luis is an engineer.

Lauri and Christine

Deb, Whit, Jennifer, and Lauri

First stop...Angra do Heroísmo, city in Terceira Island

June 24 Festival Remnants

Glorious flowers, Timeless Neighborhoods

The twin domes of Igreja de São João Baptista.

Cathedral of Angra do Heroismo, Portugues 16th-century cathedral.

D. Pedro IV Memorial, Angra do Heroismo.

Igreja da Misericordia Church.

Catia fills in for Vanna White, holding the Angra do Heroísmo flag with the coat of arms 

inside the museum of City Hall.

Portuguese explorer and navigator Vasco da Gama.

Duke Of Terceira Garden

We all lucked out with our rooms facing these gorgeous gardens 

when we stayed at the Hotel Azoris Angra Garden.

I took this photo from my room on the 4th floor.

We Love Angra!

(Photo courtesy of Catia.)