• San Miguel Island - Day 2

    April 11 in Portugal ⋅ ☁️ 14 °C

    Sadly checked out of our rustic cabin and did the lovely drive all the way down the west coast, across the south and up the east coast. Up and down mountains the whole way, along the ocean. Very striking island throughout.

    Two hour flight to San Miguel island, plus an hour to get the car and some time for Tita's parents' plane to arrive got us settled into the new hotel mid to late afternoon. And luckily the sun doesnt go down until after 8pm here so we still had some time to explore while Tita's parents rested.

    Drove to the eastern part of the island to see a huge crater with a gorgeous lake in it and wow it did not disappoint. Amazing views from atop the crater rims. Then drove to the north coast and found a really nice restaurant high above the water for a beverage and then back to ponta delgada to go out for supper with Tita's parents. Had a quick nightcap and early in bed to rest up from a long busy day
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