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hello anyone who can help,
I am in Povoacao ,the Azores ,in early March, Ii would like to link up with anyone who has made the move to live there to chit chat re pro's/con's.As I am considering moving there myself .Any help, advice or introductions would be greatly appreciated.
Many thanks
Graham wheeler
Seeking quiet refuge
posted by Julie Buteyn in Azores forum
Hello I am a 57 y/o woman seeing my retirement place. As life would have it, I’ll be alone no matter where I go. From what I’m reading, Sao Palo and the islands are not going to let me make a decent life for myself. I will be surrounded by people who automatically don’t want me there?
I’ve lived in small mountain and flatland towns, sure there are the socially insecure cliques, but I could always find my way into a group of like-minded like-hearted people. All I really need is one or two real friends! Is happiness attainable on Pico or any of them for a 57 year old hetero woman who’s not interested in anyone’s husband or boyfriend. Just a place to heal and then to thrive again. #tribevibes13 IG
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posted by Michael Johnson in Azores forum
How did you find wifi and cell service ? Urban only ? Sufficient speeds to stream video ?
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posted by Marion King in Azores forum
Ran across your post. I'm planning on a trip to the azores in sept visiting my daughter who is stationed there with the US Air Force looking forward to it.
MarionPico Island - Azores
posted by Manuel Serpa in Azores forum
Hi Jessica, you can see my site on www.retirodoscabritos.com for some information about Pico Island.
Best regards.On your visit to the Azores
posted by Deleted user in Azores forum
Graham,
Thank you for your accounting of your recent trip to the Azores. I know, last we communicated, that you were looking forward to the adventure, and I hope your disappointment was not too overwhelming...
Reading between the lines of your post, I sensed something of a keen disappointment, at least where the attitudes of the native Azoreans was concerned (towards strangers, tourists, ex-pats, etc). This hurts me, too, as I had high hopes of my visit/move there being 'rosey and bright', with 'friendly and helpful smiles and advice of locals' guiding me on my way... but then I realize that this attitude of being 'suspicious, withdrawn and dismissive' of outsiders can be attributed to almst ANY native populace anywhere in the world... even the small farm town I live in, here in Illinois, USA, can be a difficult place for a person or family to be 'new' in!
Things are tough all over, have been for centuries and will continue to be, and people are, by nature, territorial 'animals'.
I don't expect Sao Miguel, Pico, Terciera or Faial Islands (Azores) to be any different; in fact, I recognize, now, with your help, that it must be even harder for them to accept outsiders than most. They are small communities (in contrast to other global cities) and economic and class balance must be precarious. Really, why would they welcome an outsider/mainlander in who is going to, absolutely, take a job or home away from one of their own?
So I look at my coming adventure with newly re-opened eyes, and will work to not take anything too personally, keeping in mind how *I* would feel, were someone 'new' to come in to *my* town looking to stay longer than a short visit.I thank you for the balance of your accounting, as it's not ALL gloomy: I DO love 'mountain mist' and cool temperatures. As to rainy seasons, I've lived in parts of Mississippi in the US where it seemed to rain EVERY AFTERNOON around 4pm, without fail (and the air was ALWAYS around 98% humidity!), so it's good to know, beforehand, that this is a big factor in Azores climate. Will definitely bring my raincoat and galoshes! lol
I mentioned in another post, elsewhere, that I am disabled, and have several serious medical conditions, one of which that make it imperative I live in a COOL climate. My body's 'temperature thermostat' no longer works. I overheat easily, even on a cold day, and my body temperature usually runs a few degrees to ten over the average person's, so must relocate to an area where I can 'regulate' my body's temperature by adding or subtracting a sweater or two, NOT having to spend my life indoors behind an air conditioning unit! This is why I can no longer realistically even entertain the notion of visiting, let alone moving, to an area like Mexico, or even the US Southwest.
I've researched, and been advised by a doctor or two, to consider the Azores, and this is where I am now... Hope to visit this summer, late, about August...
Right now, my biggest concern is: WHICH island offers the best of everything?
Could I consider Pico, or Faial, or will the larger Sao Miguel, and its city Ponte Delgada, be my only practical choice?Thanks again, Graham.
Shea
PS: ARE you still thinking of moving to the Azores? Your post doesn't mention how your trip may have influenced, for bad or good, your long-term plans....?
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posted by graham wheeler in Azores forum
Hi Jessica,
I went out to Sao Miguel Last february.Met by hurricane strength wind and torrential rain ,devastating mud slides .The same weather hit France and Madera.Loss of life and infrastructure etc
So if you like wind and rain ,lush vegitation,mist coverde mountaun tops,nausiating winding roads.Then well worth a visit!
I found the people to be supicious, withdrawn, and generally dismissive ,Those few that did speak were tourist orientated,cafe,bar,whalewatching ,etc
Ther has been little investment in the islands for a long time . The ecomomy of milk production ,bananas and tourism seem self sustaining .Beyond that they seem to rely on EU subsidised project of good faith
On a more possitive note,The islands volcanic origins from a geological viewpoint are impressive .The wild ocean is breathtaking.The traditional fishing boats are beautiful.
You asked about theatre and music.where we were In Povoacao there was a lively bar music scene,Two small euro style Discos Tourist aimed Summer only(not a lot of Local young peoplewith dispoable incomes)
Majorityof the local pop is poor agric subsistance therfore little call for theatre.
This seemed a reasonable snapshot of the islands.
If you were to move there you would need a substantial existing sorce of income there seemed to be little opportunity localy.Well worth reading the hitory of the islands and the function they have served in the past Whaling ,refueling etc to give you some idea of the culture and how it has always been anexed .
Moving to Pico Island !
posted by Jessica Boles in Azores forum
Hello Jefrey, my name is Jessica and I am looking for advice and information regarding Pico Island and the other Islands. Such as is there any theatre or music happening anywhere?! How did your move turn out? Was it easy?! How many english people are living there :-).
I have lots of questions and I am looking forward to your response and possibly even meeting you when I come over?
With best wishes from Jessica.
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posted by Jefrey Gomes in Azores forum
It may be a little late but any help i can give just let me Know I live On Pico Island. I am origonaly from america