On May 23rd, we went to a working cow farm. There we saw how one of these farm was operated. It was interesting to see how the cows all knew what to do, where to go and how to form a line for milking. We also tried some of the milk straight from the cows, which unexpectedly just tasted like normal pasteurized milk.
On May 22nd we traveled from São Miguel, to Terceira had lunch there then flew to Graciosa, where we unpacked in the hotel and rested for a few hours. Later that night we went out as a group and ate at Costa Do Sol while the sun set outside.
On the 21st of May, the second day we were in the Azores, we had a lecture in the morning, went back to the hotel to pick up our bathing suits, then went out for a full day tour. After a little while we ended up in Furnas Valley where we experienced the hot springs and saw where Cozido das Furnas was cooked.
On May 25, we landed back in São Miguel during Festa do Santo Cristo. After taking a small break and eating I went out and explored the festivities. I was amazed at all the lights, colors, smells and sounds.