Azores? Impossible in just six words!
See the cone shape in the background? That’s Pico, a volcanic island with the highest mountain in Portugal. We could see it from our bedroom.
But only when the clouds rolled away
Sometimes at sunset
The main street in Velas, on Sáo Jorge
The dragon, of course!
And also in mosaic
With the noble stead
Hard to say which was my favourite island. Probably Pico or Sáo Jorge, but we had another great bedroom view from Horta, on Faial.
No Pico today! Maybe later?
Someone’s waiting patiently
Flawless beauty in nearby Porto Pim
And even more, flawless beauty!
Just the tip of the iceberg. Come to think of it, that’s a great Six Words! (or maybe, the volcano?) The captions will help. Happy Saturday!
restlessjo 
simply beautiful, Jo! it is a paradise! 🙂
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I was so happy that we went, LolaWi. Everything I hoped for. 🙂 🙂
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Looks absolutely fabulous. 😍
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It was wonderful, Ad. Lived up to the dream 😍💕
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Well – so glad you decided to join in, Jo! As…this is my favorite islands as well, I feel happy too!
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Hi lovely Leya! 🙂 🙂 It’s your turn for Lens this week, isn’t it? I’ll pop over and check the theme now. The islands were fabulous! I’m going back…
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I would think you are going back…so am I…some day…SOON! And the challenge will go off in 30 minutes – welcome to have a look!
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How beautiful, the town looks very clean and you have captured the same rain-washed clarity in those photos that we see down here.
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Velas was so unspoilt and lovely. I could see you there 😍🌂🌈💕
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Just enough to whet our appetite for more of the Azores! Can’t wait to see more. It looks gorgeous. 🙂
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I had to reign myself in, Cathy! So many photos 😍. Eating cherries up on the roof. The high life 🍒🍨💕
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All sounds good, Jo! It is hard to reign oneself in with photos, isn’t it? Happy cherry eating. 🙂
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They’ve gone but a friend donated some plums from her garden 🙂 🙂
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It sounds like a fruitful summer. 🙂
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🙂 🙂
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Good evidence for the creation of the term “island paradise” Jo. Looks like the perfect spot for R and R!
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And climbing the odd volcano, Tina 😥. Reclining on my Algarve hammock seat, in recovery! With cherries 🍒🍨💕
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Perfect!
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Wine time now. Cheers, Tina! 🙂 🙂
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Marvelous pictures, Jo. Looks like you had a lovely time. Thanks for this wonderful share.
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I thought the Algarve was beautiful but this is a different kind of beauty 😍🚣🌂🌈💕
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Yes absolutely true and every place has its beauty.
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Stunning photos, Jo! Thanks so much for sharing a little slice of heaven.
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It really felt that way, Jill 😍. Hope all’s well with you? 💕
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Oh, thanks for my Virtual return to the Azores, Jo!
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Hope you enjoyed it, Sue! Happy weekend! I’ve done the energetic bit and am reclining in my swing seat, catching up on here 😥🍒💕 With cherries xx
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All wanders come to an end, Jo!
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Eventually. I’ll make it last as long as I can, hon 😍🍨🍒☕💕
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And why not, eh?
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I had no idea the Azores was so beautiful! It looks like you had a great trip 🙂
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So much more still to see! I loved it 😍💕
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Did quite well for six words Jo 😉
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Leave off the Jo and so did you ,Brian 😆😆. Be over to yours later 💕
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lol. Do drop in for a bit 🙂
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My battery’s getting flat. Terrible thing to happen 😆 xx
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Nothing worse than a flat battery at an inopportune time 😉 xx
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Gorgeous, Jo. I’ve never seen shots of the Azores before. I can see why you love it! Thanks for joining us this week!
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Better late than never, hey, Patti! I’m just about in time for this week’s challenge 😍🚣🌂🌈💕
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Stunning post and photographs Jo xxx
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Thanks darlin! Whittling down 1,500 isn’t easy but I love looking back at them. 😍🚣🌂🌈💕
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Jo, pure magic … Pico looks surreal, half-covered in cloud! Beautiful photos and so many experiences to share! A lovely start to my weekend! 😀 🌺
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Definitely something special about Pico, Annika! Hope the weather has cheered up down your way. I understand it’s been grim in the north 😕🌂🌈💕
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Paradise indeed.
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Boats, lakes, mountains, sea! Pretty close to my definition of paradise, Margaret 😍🚣🌂🌈🌊💕
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Beautiful place, sounds like you had an amazing experience.
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Thoroughly enjoyed it, Gilda. Not somewhere you can easily go by campervan, but you have all of Europe 😍💕
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Looks so beautiful. Glad you had a good time.
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All I hoped for, Su. Thanks darlin 😍💕
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Glad you had a good time Jo!
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Fantastic, Andrew! Still melting in Madrid or are you home now? 😎 I’m eating a wodge of bread and honey on the patio before I skip off to t’ai chi 💕
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Returned home to a very damp England late last night!
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Lucky or what? 😕
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Lucky to miss the deluge but the garden is a mess!
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Keep you fit 😆
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It is my birthday, I am doing nothing!
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You’re excused! I’m up in the swing seat eating cherries and contemplating life. I shall have a small drink in your honour later. Get Kim to cook 🍗🍳🍡🍒😆
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I am cooking. Spanish style. My son is visiting.
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Paella! I’ll be right there 😎. Happy birthday Andrew 🎂🎆💕
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This looks like pure paradise Jo and the weather looks perfect too
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The weather was a mix, Pauline, but it really didn’t matter. I loved every second! 🙂 🙂 All good with you?
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All good over here Jo. Perfect winter weather, cool nights, sunny warm days.
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Love getting to know the treasures that the Azores holds. I really had no idea at all about them.
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No reason why you should- 9 small islands in mid-Atlantic! There are so many places about which I know nothing. But I’d like to! 🙂 🙂 Happy weekend, Amanda!
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Well, thanks for increasing my knowledge Jo.
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