The storm caught up with us. It has rained the whole
day, pouring like cats and dogs, and we have struggled to do what we can with
our van.
Ribs and Kaki went hiking Monte Brasil, and we met
them for breakfast. Afterwards, off to drive around the island, we stopped at
Porto Judeu to check out Boca Negra restaurant. We started chatting with the
old folks there, and quickly were having drinks (mid morning, offered by Manuel Burcão, from Faial) and telling
stories, as it rained outside. We ended up staying there and eating different
Alcatra (one of fish, other of meat), and some Pico red wine (the white is much
better).
With a full belly, we passed Praia da Vitória under
pouring rain, and went straight to the caves of Algar do Carvão. I have never
such sights, as it is the only standing open crater in Europe, that you can
walk around and visit. Another reminder of man's small footprint in this world.
We also checked the Gruta do Natal, which came out a bit of a disappointment.
As I write these lines, it is still raining like there is no tomorrow, and Mareco and Bizarro are cooking pão lêvedo with butter in the boat's oven. Tomorrow we will try to break out port and fend the storm to reach Velas in S. Jorge.
Be careful, guys!
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