Walking through History

Historical Image of Praia
Morning walks along the boardwalk in Praia include large ceramic plaques of historical explanations…this one showing the port in 1832.

Morning constitutionals, or walks along the sunlit boardwalk in Praia Da Vitoria,  are always relaxing, healthful, stress-reducing, and educational. The government has installed numerous historical explanations of the city’s growth and contributions to the Acores, Portugal, and Europe. This 1832 illustration shows a busy port with mountains surrounding the bay…and our Casa da Sonhos is one of those mountains.

A warm sun, a slight breeze, the sounds of waves breaking slowly on the rocks and sandy beaches, the friendly neighbors walking and the heartfelt greetings of “Boa Dia” represents a great stress-reducing exercise.

Ahhhhh, the retired life in the Azores.