PALCUS

Day 13 of the Heritage Portugal Program didn't go as planned - We started our day by checking out of our hotel in Ponta Delgada. After that, we headed to the airport to catch our 8 a.m. flight. Unfortunately, flights continued to be delayed due to extreme weather conditions, specifically fog. A couple of hours later, our flights were cancelled.

Embracing the challenges we faced, we took this opportunity to explore more of São Miguel. We started the day by attending missa at Santuário do Senhor Santo Cristo dos Milagres. Following that, we went to Quinta dos Açores to enjoy some ice cream that is arguably among the best in the Açores. Shortly thereafter, we continued exploring the island, seeing breathtaking landscapes, waterfalls, and so much more.

On day two, we started our day with a ride on the iconic Lagarta train, which took us around more of Ponta Delgada, highlighting its beautiful scenery and gardens. After lunch, we did a little more exploring before heading back to the airport. Time had flown by so quickly that before we knew it, it was time to leave. Even with the airport packed with people, we were still able to reflect on how amazing this trip had been. Through it all, we learned that sometimes setbacks are just simply amazing redirection.

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