As originally posted on http://azores.paulofernandes.net The other guys are going to talk about the Jantar D’espirito Santo (Dinner of the Divine Holy Spirit) at an overview level, so I wanted to share a few of my favorite memories of the three days we spent on this project. Sunday Morning Sopa Delivery After getting up at [...]

As originally posted on http://azores.paulofernandes.net The time has come to share a few more observations and experiences of our time in the Açores. Today I shall regale you with tales of the Portuguese Age Factor, and my new nickname. The Age Factor One thing we’ve been noticing as of late is that up to a [...]

As originally posted on http://azores.paulofernandes.net This trip has been my first opportunity to really experience the ocean, and experience it we have—we’re on an island surrounded by the Atlantic. While “really” just a layer of salty water covering part of our planet, to those of us used to the landlocked life of the Canadian prairies, [...]

As originally posted on http://azores.paulofernandes.net Hello and good day from the island of Santa Maria in the Açores. This trip has been an amazing one thus far, and I would highly recommend it to anyone who’s up for an adventure. For the non-Portugese types, having some Portugese assistance on your side certainly helps and is [...]