Monthly Archives: September 2026

What else can go wrong?

Posted on September 27, 2026 by marilyn

TERCEIRA ISLAND, AZORES – 24-27 September 2026 We’ve had a few days were everything has gone according to plan, but now we’ve taken stuff ups to the next level (by us, not our tour guide), but more about those later.  … Continue reading →

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Getting my caving hit

Posted on September 26, 2026 by marilyn

AZORES – It isn’t easy finding caves to explore in the Azores (or even in Portugal), mostly they are show caves, I don’t mind the odd show cave. However, getting to and from the caves can be challenging – I … Continue reading →

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The Hunter Valley has nothing compared to Pico Island

Posted on September 23, 2026 by marilyn

FAIAL & PICO ISLANDS, AZORES – 22-23 September 2026 After 4 days on Sao Miguel, we were ready to hit the ground running with 2 days on Faial & Pico Islands.  The trip theme (things not going to plan) continued … Continue reading →

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We’re going where???

Posted on September 21, 2026 by marilyn

SAO MIGUEL, AZORES – 18 – 21 September 2026 This is the start of what will be 10 days in the Azores. The archipelago consists of nine islands out in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean and they are part … Continue reading →

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35 hours – what was I thinking!

Posted on September 18, 2026 by marilyn

SYDNEY – PORTUGAL – 14/9/26 – 18/9/26 20 years ago, possibly whilst drinking copious quantities of red wind, I recall talking to Christine (although she denies this) about going to Portugal for 6 months once we retired.  I had visions … Continue reading →

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