Views of Praia da Vitória

Praia da Vitória is the name of the town where I am staying. It's on the east side of the island of Terceira.

I swear there are 36 hours in a day here. People walk around town but drive cars to get around. The streets in town are narrow and are made of cobble stone.

I like wondering around with no agenda. It's allows me to pay attention. The scents are amazing. Every corner seems to have a distinct smell.

The town is very clean. The people here have pride in their town. Even the new buildings resemble the older ones to preserve the feel.

Today I woke up to a rain shower which cleared mid day for a sunny afternoon. By dinner time we had another quick shower leaving an overcast for the evening. They say it's a major news even to not see rain for two weeks.

The country side is divided by rock walls that seem to have been around for hundreds of years. They divide the land into parcels whom are owned by families. Today you can see dairy cattle grazing in them.

I've noticed that there are many elderly people walking around. There is respect here for the elders. Unlike most towns back home, the town's more suitable for walking with a slower pace of life. This may be where I spend my later years of life.

We start the day with bread, cheese, and "Galão". A Galão is milk with a shot of expresso in it; very similar to a latte. Here they cost about 0.85 euros or about $1.20. They are tasty.

Super Bock is the beer of choice around here...similar to Coors or Bud back home. It's still a weird feeling to pop one open while walking down the street.

The town is preparing for a 10 day long celebration starting this friday. Along the streets they are hanging lights and decorations. They say the celebration will span 2 miles down the street. It's a good time to be here.