People from Germany seem to me to be the most adventurous travelers. I can recall finding remote places in my home state of Colorado and thinking I'd found a secret spot, only to be surprised by a …
Valerie and Arnaud, Summit of Mount Pico
Valerie (30) and Arnaud (38), Belgium As I was marveling at the majestic views from the top of Mount Pico, I encountered a couple from Belgium. They clearly love the earth and their words and …
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Ondrej, Walking down Mount Pico
Ondrej, Age 50s Slovakia I had a nice long talk with Ondrej while walking down mount Pico. He was an entrepreneur who had lived through time of socialism. As a nature lover he had thought a …
Alexandre Chu
It must be unusual for visitors to stay on the island of Pico for more than a few days. People here are very friendly to tourists but after seeing you for several days they almost seem suspicious, or …
A hike around the eastern tip of Pico Island
This video shows a few highlights of the hike around the lighthouse on Ponta da Ilha on Pico Island in the Azores. Old rock walls surround forgotten vineyards and sheer black cliffs fall into the …
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Paulo, Mantenha
I was on a hike along a rugged lava field on the coastline of the Island of Pico in the Azores. I met Paulo along my walk. He was a lighthouse keeper, a person who has long studied the seas. His …