Location: s/v Liberty, port of Lajes, Flores, Azores
Position: 39 22.9 N 031 10.0 W
We've spent a lovely few days in Flores (Portugese for "island of flowers"). We have been very impressed by the unassuming simplicity and friendliness of the island. Flores is covered in flowers, mainly hydrangias, cannas and lilies but many other varieties abound. Yesterday we went for a walk out into the countryside and today we rented a car from Paula, and drove around the whole island.
It's volcanic and is only 7km wide and 15km long. The scenery is spectacular and the roads very steep and wind around the volcanic masses. We saw huge waterfalls, volcanic craters filled with water creating beautiful lakes, and dramatic coastal cliffs. Tomorrow we leave this wonderful island and sail overnight to Horta on the island of Faial, 130 miles away.
Mark & Julies/v Rachel
