Tag Archives: Terceira

Why can’t all airports be like this? Sigh.

Posted on February 12, 2012 by planetlippstone

It was the perfect airport moment, short of having the Beach Boys singing God Only Knows while greeting your peeps like they did in Love Actually. (Yeah, I like a shot of sickeningly sweet every now and then. And I’m … Continue reading →

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Azores, Portugal: Pot roast I wish grandma could have made

Posted on December 30, 2011 by planetlippstone

Yep, back to my Nanny Brown because she’s a main ingredient in any Jewish food story. Don’t get me wrong. Her brisket was the best meat I’d tasted. Until a few days ago. That’s when we took a drive to … Continue reading →

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Azores, Portugal: Me, cavewoman

Posted on December 28, 2011 by planetlippstone

Today got off to a serene start as I prepared to be at one with nature in the Azores. Making like a tree, as in the yoga position. Ready to explore Algar do Carvao, a cave that’s basically a volcanic … Continue reading →

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Azores, Portugal: How to eat a barnacle

Posted on December 27, 2011 by planetlippstone

OK, this would have vexed my bubbie Nanny Brown (Jewish grandma), who kept kosher, no end. Almost as much as me dating a Gentile guy. Have to admit, I was just about to lose what little lunch I’d already consumed … Continue reading →

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Azores, Portugal: Something wonderfully fishy about this place

Posted on December 27, 2011 by planetlippstone

Sorry, couldn’t help myself with the headline. What would you expect from a cornball, borscht-belt type like moi? Anyhoo, our jet-lagged clocks are still a little off. We’ve been sleeping in and skipping formal breakfasts, which is fine because it … Continue reading →

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Azores, Portugal: Unlike any place I’ve ever seen

Posted on December 27, 2011 by planetlippstone

First impression of the Azores: Hawaii … With some British Isles … Pacific Northwest, Alaska and southern California thrown in. Our balcony view at Hotel do Caracol on the Azorean island of Terceira. I kid you not. And not a bad price, either, in … Continue reading →

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Destination: Azores (where?)

Posted on December 26, 2011 by planetlippstone

In keeping with our Christmas tradition of discovering an exotic place, we threw the dart and it landed on the Azores. At that point, I didn’t exactly know where they were. Had to go after I found out. They’re islands … Continue reading →

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