For our final afternoon before tomorrow's flight home, we decide to walk from the hotel in the opposite direction to that we have previously taken into Ponta Delgano - this walk provides contrasting views of the attractive coastline that is faced by small, basic houses, some of which are in poor repair. We walk as far as a split rock that juts into the sea, on the route seeing a richly-coloured three-wheeled scooter.

 

Tonight's meal is a special set menu served to our tables. We are efficiently served an extremely enjoyable meal of appertisers; chicken vol-au-vents; fish parcels; beef with potato and a single carrot whose upright positioning causes some amusement; and pineapple surprise (left). There are generous servings of wine and the excellent meal ends with coffee.

 

Saturday, May 25th: flight S4540 departs at 10:11am and we land at Gatwick at 2:40pm.

 

Our island-hopping holiday in The Azores was a most enjoyable experience. The islands had been on our 'to visit' list for some years, without us making any positive efforts to get there. The last minute cancellation of a cruise to see the Northern Lights caused us to choose this SAGA trip as a replacement. We found The Azores to have an old-fashioned charm, and that the inhabitants were equally charming. Combined with some verdant and tranquil scenery, colourful flowers, unusual architecture, volcanic features, whale-watching, and a remote location, The Azores provided us with a delightful holiday.

Povoacao, San Miguel