Equinox


May 10, 2011

Atlantic Ocean



We had an unexpectedly good day in Punta Delgada yesterday. We had no real expectations and were therefore pleasantly surprised. The people were very friendly and the city was very pretty. Small black and white cobblestones line the streets. There was no garbage in the streets. There was a lovely well-preserved old town and also a modern shopping mall with free wi fi. We took a ride in a horse-drawn cart, which was really fun. I noticed a huge amount of banks in the center of town as well as a traditional fruit and vegetable market and small local groceries where people come every morning to buy their groceries for the day. I also noticed that many, many people smoke in the Azores. The enclosed areas reeked from cigarette smoke. Nevertheless, it was a very pleasing day.