Elderhostel
The Azores
Undiscovered Islands of the Atlantic
April 22 - May 4, 2008
Lisbon
visiting the Belem Tower
More Photos of the Belem Tower
and the Jeronimos Monastery
More Photos of the Jeronimos Monastery
went to the Gulbenkian Museum
More Photos of the Gulbenkian Museum
Sintra National Palace
More Photos of Sintra National Palace
Cabo da Roca
and finally before going to the
Azores
Anna Paula leads us on
a visit to the Museu do Azulejo
More Photos from the Museu do Azulejo
The Azores aboard the Polar Star
Anna Maria shows us a visit to a pineapple plantation on
before boarding the ship
the "Polar Star"
before the Welcome dinner had to
complete
the Emergency Drill complete with jackets and life vests
Sunday, 27th of April
information from Alex Paiva, our Tour Leader
lowering the Zodiacs
Short video of climbing into the Zodiac
Zodiac cruise along the volcanic cliffs
Monday, 28th of April
breakfast buffet
hash browns, egg, and baked beans on toast
First Mate on the Bridge
Tuesday, 29th of April
site of the 1958 eruption on Faial Island
Fado singer
short video clip of her performance
Wednesday, 30th of April
Hannah Lawson, ready to lead
going ashore
exploring the lava tube
on Pico Island
coming back on board
afternoon cruise along
Thursday, May 1
Angra do Heroismo, Terceira Island
reusing the life jackets
for the Zodiac ride back to the ship
a whale sighting on the way to
food for the Elderhostel reception
the bartender is ready with the chips
the Captain gives the greeting
and Alex is the host
Friday, May 2
cruising the Bay of San Lorenzo
away from the ship
coming back on board
Saturday, May 3
leaving the ship
being greeted by an enthusiastic
dog
at the hydrothermal area of San Miguel
lunch cooked with hydrothermal steam
soup being served
and the stew from the pot
