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Looks like I'm going to the Azores...

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by s land balla, Nov 12, 2014.

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  1. s land balla

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    Anyone ever been? They're a chain of islands belonging to Portugal and they're only a 4-hour flight from Boston.

    <iframe src="https://www.google.com/maps/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d12911693.49872672!2d-25.494351899999998!3d37.80716960000001!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0xb467f1e11e43b05%3A0xe2911b674bce0c1d!2sAzores%2C+Portugal!5e0!3m2!1sen!2sus!4v1415851557975" width="600" height="450" frameborder="0" style="border:0"></iframe>
     
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    what for?
     
    #2 mvpcrossxover, Nov 12, 2014
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    So he can report on what is there for the next cfans member who visits.
     
    #3 DrNuegebauer, Nov 13, 2014
  4. Jontro

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    I bet there are lots of sand.
     
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    s land balla, love your travel plans. I have not been, but from what I hear from friends, the Azores are amazing. Very mild climate, very peaceful. Hope you will have a great time. They are on my list, too.
     
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    It holds a US military base. I have a family member there for a year. He is enjoying it.
     
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    Just spontaneously booked a flight there last night for this weekend. The fare was only $300 roundtrip from Boston (where I am) and is nonstop both ways.
     
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    Just got back. I've been to a lot of places around the world, but I probably wouldn't ever go back to the Azores. At least not during rainy season. Aside from the constant rain, it was quite beautiful. I oftentimes find that extremely remote islands are not quite as awe inspiring as you may think.
     
    #9 s land balla, Nov 16, 2014
  10. Two Sandwiches

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    Seriously?


    I love finding deals like that! Will keep it in mind for a trip in February. The weather may not be great that time of year, though.


    Edit: too cold that time of year.
     
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    Well, for $300 plus hotel and food... at least you got to experience it at least once.
     
    #11 Yonkers, Nov 16, 2014
  12. Jontro

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    Maybe that's why the tix were cheap, considering the weather.

    What's the cost for activities in these small islands? and what currency do they accept?
     
    #12 Jontro, Nov 16, 2014
  13. DaDakota

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    Well?

    DD
     
    #13 DaDakota, Nov 16, 2014
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    what kind of place do you find awe inspiring?
     
    #14 downbytheriver, Nov 16, 2014
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    Northern coast of Colombia, Bahia (Brazil), Chiang Mai (Thailand), Cuba, British Columbia, Kashmir, Tokyo, among others.
     
    #15 s land balla, Nov 17, 2014
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    He's there for the g*ngbang.
     
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