Mon - Terra Nostra in Furnas

We did a little walk to look in the sea pools for red starfish and fish, and then took the two cars and went off to see the Terra Nostra Gardens in Furnas to try out their famous Thermal Pools. Nathan wasn’t feeling very well at all so he stayed home with his Mommy and just rested.

There has been a garden in the Furnas Valley for over 200 years. The “valley” is actually a crater, seven kilometres in diameter, and the last remains of an apparently long-extinct volcano. Is it extinct with all that thermal water?

The Furnas Valley became popular towards the end of the 18th century, due to the growing interest in the use of mineral water to treat health problems, such as rheumatism and obesity. Furnas has hundreds of small springs and streams, all with different properties. The Terra Nostra Garden is located in the midst of this magnificent water system.

When we got out of the water, our bathing suits were all orange!

The Best Experiences of the Day

Nathan - Poor Nathan wasn’t feeling very well at all but he got to have lots of cuddle time with Mommy!

Audrey - swimming in a warm ‘carrot soup’ and climbing the big tree

Cal - feeding the giant goldfish and the ducks in the garden and climbing the big tree

Matt - the drive to Furnas - the green hills, the flowers and the great views

Amy - resting with her little Nathy

Tim - walking to the little island with Cal, Audrey and Connie on the stepping stones in the pond

Caitlin - swimming in a ‘green asparagus’ jacuzzi

Connie - watching Tim and Chris cooking our dinner pork chops on the wood fireplace at our house

Chris - seeing the gorilla giving Cal a headlock in the garden of green animalsRead more