When I landed in the Azores, I stepped out into a swirl of rain and wind that almost knocked me over, which was definitely a change of pace from sunny Lisbon. On an island, though, the weather is even more unpredictable. Depending on if you are near the beach or in the mountains, the weather could change before you even have time to put on your raincoat!
In the Azores, there is a great variety of indigenous (native) and foreign birds. The main livestock are dairy cows, but there are also many goats and horses in the pastures as well.
The coolest part about the Azores was the protected natural reserves, one for the lake Lagoa do Fogo (Lake of Fire) and another for Furnas, which is where there are natural hot springs. We were even able to swim in some of the pools that are heated by the volcanos and have sulfur in them. They smelled like boiled eggs, but the water is very good for your skin and health!
