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This was the largest of the two tea plantations on Sao Miguel and the only two plantations in Europe. They were established in the late 1800's when Chinese people came and taught the methods ofLeer más
This was the largest of the two tea plantations on Sao Miguel and the only two plantations in Europe. They were established in the late 1800's when Chinese people came and taught the methods ofLeer más
In the early 1900s pineapples were imported from Venezuela and a labour and time intensive way was developed for growing them in a greenhouse. There are 3 plantations on the Island, apparently nowLeer más
Today was our driving tour of the central/east part. Picked up a Ford Fiesta at 8:30 from Ilha Verde car rental. Weather was very wet from the start.
Got some clear views of the north coast on theLeer más
Taxi was on time and picked us up at 7 to take us to the airport. Check in smooth. Half hour delay after boarding due to fog too dense to take off, but smooth flight of about 2 hrs to Porto.
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Just after leaving the Metro, we walked down the very impressive main boulevard of Porto, quite a change from the village atmosphere of Ponto Delgada.
First stop after check in was this building built on the site of a former convent and willed to the city by Queen Maria. It opened in 1884 and served as the financial hub of Portugal until it wasLeer más
The land that the Palacio Bolsa was constructed on was donated by Queen Marie and the pillars of the convent that stood on the site were reused in the construction of the main trading space. Next toLeer más
From Sao Francisco church we walked down to the riverfront and along it until we reached one the bridges that crosses to the other side. Feeling a bit tired by this point we took the funicular up theLeer más
After we had breakfast at cute "Mom and Pop café" close to our accommodation, we walked to this plaza close by to see this tower built in 1753. At one time this was the highest building in Porto andLeer más