Climbing to the top of the Azores

Dear travel diary;

Today I find myself to the top of the Azores.  It's a beautiful volcanic island of the coast of Portugal.  After a beer or two, we took the long trek up the side of the mountain to the monument at the top.  From up here you have a great view of the coast line and harbour below.

Now for the long trek down the mountain.  I should have brought more beer.

Sincerely Nestor the Gnome

Funchal, Portugal

Dear travel diary;

Today I'm finding myself having lunch in Funchal, Portugal.  A beautiful little island of the coast of North Africa.  Rich in culture and volcanic rock.  This 15th century city makes it's home in the valley of two mountains on the edge of the  Mediterranean Sea.  After a short walk of the gardens dotted around the city, I stopped for lunch at a little cafe.

And by the way...lunch is fantastic!

Sincerely Nestor the Gnome.