Study in Blues
One last look at Ponta Delgada before heading back across the Atlantic:
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Ponta Delgada, Azores
The passengers and crew of MS Prinsendam were five days away from our next port of, so Ursula and I were out taking advantage of our last walk on land until then.
Ponta Delgada, Azores
Fortunately, Ponta Delgada is a great walking city offering much to see and photograph. For instance, here’s a great street view:
Ponta Delgada, Azores
At one point we strolled along the shoreline:
Ponta Delgada, Azores
We also enjoyed the historic buildings and squares in the city center (baixa, or ‘lower town’):
Ponta Delgada, Azores
Now for some architectural shots:
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Ponta Delgada, Azores
After two days in Lisbon, it was time to head for another Portuguese port of call, but this one was days away. We left Lisbon on May 4, began our return transatlantic crossing, and stopped three days later in Ponta Delgada in the Azores.
Ursula posing by a cute Aixam Scouty
This Portuguese destination has at least one thing in common with Lisbon. Decorative tile-work:
Ponta Delgada, Azores
Ponta Delgada, Azores
The buildings are also quite similar to what we’ve seen elsewhere in Portugal:
Ponta Delgada, Azores
Of course, this wouldn’t be Old World without the obligatory fortress:
Ponta Delgada, Azores
Now let’s take a look at some other sights here in Ponta Delgada:
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