I'm writing this from the cutest little library I've ever seen. It's in a really old and traditional building, white washed walls, doors and windows surrounded by blocks of granite, some additional dark granite like swirls on the front as well. Next to the church. Overlooking the sea. Arched rooms, full to the brim with books, five computers, state of the art, tucked in the middle of it. Librarians speak perfect English here, hurray to them! In fact, it's easy indeed to get by in English, thanks to the centuries of emigration to north America? It is my guess, maybe supported by a definite American accent sported by those with good English.

We actually took a wrong turn. Nevermind, the road was beautiful. And we are quite happy to surf a wee bit on the internet anyway, even more so in such a beautiful library. I can see the sea from here, what can beat that!

Yesterday we explored the capital Ponta Delgada. To be honest, I didn't think much of it. Narrow streets without proper pavements, and cars determined to demonstrate how fast they can speed through them. I found it quite intimidating. There are beautiful spots in the town, but at the end of the day, this is a busy port town as many others, and the island has much more to offer than that. Well, let's not forget the whale watching tours that start from here, it's not all doom and gloom! My beloved went on one (I felt too sick and headachy yesterday to take a chance with a rubber boat out on the Atlantic, even if it was for whales and dolphins) and saw lots of them, even a really big one. Pity that the battery of his digital camera went down just before the sperm whale displayed his massive tail next to the boat...