“A Day in the Life” on Terceira

Join me for a taste of homemade Azorean ice cream while I explain “a day in the life” of someone living on Terceira Island, as depicted in this hillside mural. From May 15th to October 15th there is running of the bulls in the streets, usually there are 4 bulls that run for 40 minutes, one at a time, and up to 100 men trying to outrun them. The bull is held by a rope which has 5 men on each side of it and the horns of the bull have protective covers on them, such as leather balls. Typically the bulls win! Once a year in May the Festival of the Holy Spirit is held . The dove is a symbol of the Holy Spirit and some wear a silver crown to symbolize the Emperor. Happy Cows are found throughout the island and are milked in the pasture twice a day using portable milking machines. They are called happy cows because there is always an abundance of lush green grass for them to eat and they are pastured where there are stunning views of the island. Amateur theatre is a popular form of recreation and they love to gather outdoors to enjoy shows. As well, people of the island love to put on festivals that are held in the community center. As you can see, they are very social people who find lots of excuses to gather. Lastly residents of this island are very proud people and love to display their coat of arms.Read more