1972 - Richard was stationed at Lajes Field, Terceira. Terceira is one the islands that makeup the Azores, 600 miles off the coast of Portugal.
In this Google Earth view of Terceira, one can see the islands of São Jorge, Pico and Faial in the distance. I sailed on a ketch from Terceira to São Jorge and on to Faial.
We flew in from Porto in the late afternoon to Lajes. The terminal is now located where the Navy based their P-3 Orien sub hunter planes across the flight line from the what was the main airbase.
A thirty minute slow drive along the coast followed an uphill climb through narrow streets we arrived Caparica Eco Lodge, our lodging for the next three nights.
The path to our cabin was more than Joanne had expected but with the aid of our hiking sticks we did fine.
Dinner at Por Do Sal restaurant down at swimming area below B
Coming back night
Next day - drive to Angrado do Heroismo across island for a all day tour of island.
Local traffic near Angra
Joanne with Vasco de Gamma
Mount Brasil
Angra from Mount Basil
Mount Brasil from fortress
Caldera
Our van for tour Joanne with Vasco da Gamma
A tight fit even for a small car
Coming Down from Mount Brasil
Sao Sebastia Fortress, now a hotel
Jardeim Deque da Terceira
Ponta dos Biscoitos Remember swimming here.
I snorkeled here. I don't remember the concrete; just the lava.
View from Miradouro Serra do Cume. Even saw a tour bus up here!
A small church well groomed.
In a bar, a video of bull fighting Azorean style plays on the TV.
Praia da Victoria
Praia da Victoria Looking Bright and Clean
Our Ride to Punta Delgada for a comfortable ride home on an Azores Airlines Jet
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