Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Students of the Seminary of Angra, 1862-2013

[Sandra Valine Dauer]

Thanks Cheri for posting the seminary list information, I was able to
confirm the admission date for my 3rd cousin, Horacio Daniel Dutra Alves
from Lajes do Pico.  He entered at age 22 in 2004.  Sandra Valine Dauer


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On Fri, Mar 15, 2019 at 8:16 PM Rosemarie Capodicci 
wrote:

> This is great, Cheri. Looked at it a little but it will take time to
> really check out the names.
> Thanks.
> Rosemarie
> rcap...@gmail.com
> Researching Sao Jorge, Terceira, Graciosa, Faial and Pico, Azores,
> Isola delle Femmine, Sant' Elia, Sicily
>
>
> On Fri, Mar 15, 2019 at 6:54 PM Cheri Mello  wrote:
>
>> I somehow tripped across this in an Internet search.
>>
>> The title says it's a list of students from the Seminary in Angra, from
>> 1862-2013. They are all boys, some as young as 10. Not everyone becomes a
>> priest. It lists the name of the student, where they are from, their
>> parents, and age. There's an admission date, so just subtract for an
>> approximate birth. It is an Excel document. Do a Ctrl+F (or Cmd+F for Mac)
>> and search by FREGUESIA.
>>
>>
>> https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=11&ved=2ahUKEwi-svDfpoXhAhVQip4KHQqAC9QQFjAKegQIBhAC&url=https%3A%2F%2Fseminario-episcopal-de-angra.webnode.pt%2F_files%2F20757-52d3953d1e%2FAlunos%2520do%2520Semin%25C3%25A1rio%2520Episcopal%2520de%2520Angra%2520de%25201862%2520-%25202013.xls&usg=AOvVaw272mMggzifpSsVMJ91XT-F
>>
>> Good luck and happy hunting!
>> Cheri Mello
>> Listowner, Azores-Gen
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>> Ribeira das Tainhas, Achada
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Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Tracking My Grandparents lost without a trace

[Cheri Mello]

Hi Mario or Billy,

You are looking a church records. They are done by date. If it's a baptism,
they are going by baptism date. So they are chronological. It may take more
than 2 days to get used to it though.

Silva/Silvia and things like that, you'll get use to it.

If you know your dad was Mariano and was born 14 Apr 1914, you can get his
baptism which will provide his parents and his grandparents and from there,
you can use the online records. You need to know the exact village your dad
came from. If he came from the city of Ponta Delgada on Sao Miguel, you'll
need to know the church as they have a few.

Once you get the 3 piece of information (name, date, and place -village
and/or church), you can pay Joao Ventura to retrieve the record for you. He
takes PayPal. His email is heroi99 at yahoo.com

After that, we can show you the format that the records follow for the 3
time periods. It's on the Azores GenWeb here:
http://www.worldgenweb.org/azrwgw/research-aids-a---l/finding-your-portuguese/finding-your-portuguese-9/

And if you learn better in person than reading and figuring it out on your
own, you are in luck. We are having a Portuguese Genealogy Conference in
June in Salt Lake City. That information is here:
http://www.worldgenweb.org/azrwgw/2019slcazoresconfv12.pdf

Good luck,
Cheri Mello
Listowner, Azores-Gen
Researching: São Miguel island: Vila Franca, Ponta Garca, Ribeira Quente,
Ribeira das Tainhas, Achada


On Fri, Mar 15, 2019 at 8:15 PM Billy Shear 
wrote:

> I've wasted two days, going through Birth records,Passport records
> Baptismal records looking over the Centro de Conhecimento. All such a waste
> of time. I don't understand their system, nothing is files by dates(like
> year,month,day) they start with first names. So in my case. His first name
> was Manuel and my Grandmother is Maria, page after page so disappointing. I
> think I'll just forget about trying to find out were they came from and
> just visit the Island. I would think someone would come up with a better
> system. To make things worst their last name was changed from DaSilva to
> Silvia when they come from Sao Miguel, Ponta Delgarda to the USA,so much
> for accuracy. So half my cousins are Silva and the other half are Silvia.
> My father was born there and his first name was Mariano, now that's a
> different name. I found a few pages with that first name however it does
> not go to April 14,1914. I hope when I get there it will be some what
> easier.
>
> Thank for any help
> Mario Silvia
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[AZORES-Genealogy] Tracking My Grandparents lost without a trace

[Billy Shear]

I've wasted two days, going through Birth records,Passport records 
Baptismal records looking over the Centro de Conhecimento. All such a waste 
of time. I don't understand their system, nothing is files by dates(like 
year,month,day) they start with first names. So in my case. His first name 
was Manuel and my Grandmother is Maria, page after page so disappointing. I 
think I'll just forget about trying to find out were they came from and 
just visit the Island. I would think someone would come up with a better 
system. To make things worst their last name was changed from DaSilva to 
Silvia when they come from Sao Miguel, Ponta Delgarda to the USA,so much 
for accuracy. So half my cousins are Silva and the other half are Silvia. 
My father was born there and his first name was Mariano, now that's a 
different name. I found a few pages with that first name however it does 
not go to April 14,1914. I hope when I get there it will be some what 
easier.

Thank for any help 
Mario Silvia

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Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Students of the Seminary of Angra, 1862-2013

[Rosemarie Capodicci]

This is great, Cheri. Looked at it a little but it will take time to really
check out the names.
Thanks.
Rosemarie
rcap...@gmail.com
Researching Sao Jorge, Terceira, Graciosa, Faial and Pico, Azores,
Isola delle Femmine, Sant' Elia, Sicily


On Fri, Mar 15, 2019 at 6:54 PM Cheri Mello  wrote:

> I somehow tripped across this in an Internet search.
>
> The title says it's a list of students from the Seminary in Angra, from
> 1862-2013. They are all boys, some as young as 10. Not everyone becomes a
> priest. It lists the name of the student, where they are from, their
> parents, and age. There's an admission date, so just subtract for an
> approximate birth. It is an Excel document. Do a Ctrl+F (or Cmd+F for Mac)
> and search by FREGUESIA.
>
>
> https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=11&ved=2ahUKEwi-svDfpoXhAhVQip4KHQqAC9QQFjAKegQIBhAC&url=https%3A%2F%2Fseminario-episcopal-de-angra.webnode.pt%2F_files%2F20757-52d3953d1e%2FAlunos%2520do%2520Semin%25C3%25A1rio%2520Episcopal%2520de%2520Angra%2520de%25201862%2520-%25202013.xls&usg=AOvVaw272mMggzifpSsVMJ91XT-F
>
> Good luck and happy hunting!
> Cheri Mello
> Listowner, Azores-Gen
> Researching: São Miguel island: Vila Franca, Ponta Garca, Ribeira Quente,
> Ribeira das Tainhas, Achada
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Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Students of the Seminary of Angra, 1862-2013

[':' via Azores Genealogy]

This is great, Cheri!   Obrigada!

In a message dated 3/15/2019 6:54:32 PM Pacific Standard Time, 
gfsche...@gmail.com writes:

I somehow tripped across this in an Internet search.
The title says it's a list of students from the Seminary in Angra, from 
1862-2013. They are all boys, some as young as 10. Not everyone becomes a 
priest. It lists the name of the student, where they are from, their parents, 
and age. There's an admission date, so just subtract for an approximate birth. 
It is an Excel document. Do a Ctrl+F (or Cmd+F for Mac) and search by FREGUESIA.
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=11&ved=2ahUKEwi-svDfpoXhAhVQip4KHQqAC9QQFjAKegQIBhAC&url=https%3A%2F%2Fseminario-episcopal-de-angra.webnode.pt%2F_files%2F20757-52d3953d1e%2FAlunos%2520do%2520Semin%25C3%25A1rio%2520Episcopal%2520de%2520Angra%2520de%25201862%2520-%25202013.xls&usg=AOvVaw272mMggzifpSsVMJ91XT-F
Good luck and happy hunting!Cheri Mello
Listowner, Azores-Gen
Researching: São Miguel island: Vila Franca, Ponta Garca, Ribeira Quente, 
Ribeira das Tainhas, Achada
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Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Students of the Seminary of Angra, 1862-2013

[Cheri Mello]

The last year is 2012, but the file is named 2013.
Cheri Mello
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Ribeira das Tainhas, Achada


On Fri, Mar 15, 2019 at 7:11 PM Mary Bordi  wrote:

> I haven’t looked it this yet but it sounds like a great resource!
>
> Mary
>
> On Friday, March 15, 2019, Cheri Mello  wrote:
>
>> I somehow tripped across this in an Internet search.
>>
>> The title says it's a list of students from the Seminary in Angra, from
>> 1862-2013. They are all boys, some as young as 10. Not everyone becomes a
>> priest. It lists the name of the student, where they are from, their
>> parents, and age. There's an admission date, so just subtract for an
>> approximate birth. It is an Excel document. Do a Ctrl+F (or Cmd+F for Mac)
>> and search by FREGUESIA.
>>
>>
>> https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=11&ved=2ahUKEwi-svDfpoXhAhVQip4KHQqAC9QQFjAKegQIBhAC&url=https%3A%2F%2Fseminario-episcopal-de-angra.webnode.pt%2F_files%2F20757-52d3953d1e%2FAlunos%2520do%2520Semin%25C3%25A1rio%2520Episcopal%2520de%2520Angra%2520de%25201862%2520-%25202013.xls&usg=AOvVaw272mMggzifpSsVMJ91XT-F
>>
>> Good luck and happy hunting!
>> Cheri Mello
>> Listowner, Azores-Gen
>> Researching: São Miguel island: Vila Franca, Ponta Garca, Ribeira Quente,
>> Ribeira das Tainhas, Achada
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Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Students of the Seminary of Angra, 1862-2013

[Mary Bordi]

I haven’t looked it this yet but it sounds like a great resource!

Mary

On Friday, March 15, 2019, Cheri Mello  wrote:

> I somehow tripped across this in an Internet search.
>
> The title says it's a list of students from the Seminary in Angra, from
> 1862-2013. They are all boys, some as young as 10. Not everyone becomes a
> priest. It lists the name of the student, where they are from, their
> parents, and age. There's an admission date, so just subtract for an
> approximate birth. It is an Excel document. Do a Ctrl+F (or Cmd+F for Mac)
> and search by FREGUESIA.
>
> https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&;
> cd=11&ved=2ahUKEwi-svDfpoXhAhVQip4KHQqAC9QQFjAKegQIBhAC&url=https%3A%2F%
> 2Fseminario-episcopal-de-angra.webnode.pt%2F_files%2F20757-52d3953d1e%
> 2FAlunos%2520do%2520Semin%25C3%25A1rio%2520Episcopal%
> 2520de%2520Angra%2520de%25201862%2520-%25202013.xls&usg=
> AOvVaw272mMggzifpSsVMJ91XT-F
>
> Good luck and happy hunting!
> Cheri Mello
> Listowner, Azores-Gen
> Researching: São Miguel island: Vila Franca, Ponta Garca, Ribeira Quente,
> Ribeira das Tainhas, Achada
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[AZORES-Genealogy] Students of the Seminary of Angra, 1862-2013

[Cheri Mello]

 I somehow tripped across this in an Internet search.

The title says it's a list of students from the Seminary in Angra, from
1862-2013. They are all boys, some as young as 10. Not everyone becomes a
priest. It lists the name of the student, where they are from, their
parents, and age. There's an admission date, so just subtract for an
approximate birth. It is an Excel document. Do a Ctrl+F (or Cmd+F for Mac)
and search by FREGUESIA.

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=11&ved=2ahUKEwi-svDfpoXhAhVQip4KHQqAC9QQFjAKegQIBhAC&url=https%3A%2F%2Fseminario-episcopal-de-angra.webnode.pt%2F_files%2F20757-52d3953d1e%2FAlunos%2520do%2520Semin%25C3%25A1rio%2520Episcopal%2520de%2520Angra%2520de%25201862%2520-%25202013.xls&usg=AOvVaw272mMggzifpSsVMJ91XT-F

Good luck and happy hunting!
Cheri Mello
Listowner, Azores-Gen
Researching: São Miguel island: Vila Franca, Ponta Garca, Ribeira Quente,
Ribeira das Tainhas, Achada

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Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] visiting the Azores in May

['Deb McCabe' via Azores Genealogy]

Lenor,  we like the back roads too!  Should be fun.
When I searched for ancestors, I found friends! 

On Friday, March 15, 2019, 4:41:26 PM PDT, Leonor Bertoni 
 wrote:  
 
 I grew up in São Miguel and have done the Volta a Ilha many times, before they 
built the highway. The back roads are still my favourite way to travel, we 
often stay off the highway, in this way we always find small treasures, whether 
a restaurant, a coffee shop or a beach, there’s always something!
On Fri, Mar 15, 2019 at 7:00 PM 'Deb McCabe' via Azores Genealogy 
 wrote:

Thanks everyone for your suggestions for my trip to the Azores in May.  Such 
good ideas!
If anyone has specifics about car rental, people who give tours, places to see 
in FAIAL (Feteira is where grandpa is from) and PICO (which is where more 
distant relatives are from), I would appreciate it.  
Deb


When I searched for ancestors, I found friends! 

On Thursday, March 14, 2019, 5:02:01 PM PDT, Cheri Mello 
 wrote:  
 
 Deb,
If you know where you are going, rent a car. Or you can go to the taxi stand, 
ask for an English speaking driver, tell him where you want to go. Ask him how 
long it will take to get there and back, and an hour (or whatever to sightsee). 
If he says 4 hours, ask him what he makes in 4 hours and pay him that. Many 
people on this list have kept the names and numbers of specific taxi drivers 
who kinda double as tour guides. I'm sure they will speak up.
I don't know which freguesias your ancestors were from. Sao Miguel is the 
largest island, 40 miles or so by 10 miles or so. If your ancestors are from 
the western end of the island, stay in Ponta Delgada. If they are from the 
northern side, you may want to say in Ribeira Grande. So it just depends. 

Others with Pico and Faial connections will probably have recommendations. Good 
luck and enjoy! Cheri
Cheri Mello
Listowner, Azores-Gen
Researching: São Miguel island: Vila Franca, Ponta Garca, Ribeira Quente, 
Ribeira das Tainhas, Achada

On Thu, Mar 14, 2019 at 4:47 PM 'Deb McCabe' via Azores Genealogy 
 wrote:

Four of us are visiting the Azores in May for  two weeks. Any recommendations 
on where to stay on Sao Miguel, Pico, or Faial?   I would appreciate your 
opinion on whether to rent a car or to hire a driver on each island.  Any names 
for either?
I want to go to the villages where my ancestors lived. We also want to enjoy 
the food and do some walks/hikes.   Anything you would recommend?  
I would appreciate any thoughts you can share.
Deb

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Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] visiting the Azores in May

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Hello Deb,

I thought I would just throw this in a recommendation for a guide. I’ve 
been to the Azores several times and on my last three visits to Sao Miguel, we 
have used a wonderful guide, Gary Travassos. 

I’ve also used taxis but there is really something to be said about having a 
guide who can show you so much in the most economical use of your time. Gary 
spent some time in Canada and then his parents decided to return to the Azores, 
so Gary speaks perfect English. We have always loved our time with him. I do 
not have ancestry in Sao Miguel so never tried to find specific village streets 
with him but am sure he would be great with that too. Sao Miguel is really a 
show stopper in my book I can’t say it’s my favorite as I stay true to my 
island ancestry LOL but my non Portuguese husband will flat out tell you, 
it’s the best for beauty. 
I would suggest going for a day with him before going out on your own which you 
still could do. To see both sides of the island, we actually used him for two 
days and feel it was very worthwhile! 

https://www.azoreantours.com/

We had a guide in Faial and Pico which I would not particularly recommend. 

You are in for a treat! My first visit was in 1983 life changing I would 
say as my visit gave me so much insight about who I am. The islands have called 
me back 5 times since that first visit and I hope for one more trip to take my 
youngest daughter’s family! I’ve been waiting for my littlest grandson to get a 
little older:) 

Savor each moment! 

Susan Vargas Murphy


> On Mar 15, 2019, at 4:00 PM, 'Deb McCabe' via Azores Genealogy 
>  wrote:
> 
> Thanks everyone for your suggestions for my trip to the Azores in May.  Such 
> good ideas!
> 
> If anyone has specifics about car rental, people who give tours, places to 
> see in FAIAL (Feteira is where grandpa is from) and PICO (which is where more 
> distant relatives are from), I would appreciate it.  
> 
> Deb
> 
> 
> 
> When I searched for ancestors, I found friends!
> 
> 
> On Thursday, March 14, 2019, 5:02:01 PM PDT, Cheri Mello 
>  wrote:
> 
> 
> Deb,
> 
> If you know where you are going, rent a car. Or you can go to the taxi stand, 
> ask for an English speaking driver, tell him where you want to go. Ask him 
> how long it will take to get there and back, and an hour (or whatever to 
> sightsee). If he says 4 hours, ask him what he makes in 4 hours and pay him 
> that. Many people on this list have kept the names and numbers of specific 
> taxi drivers who kinda double as tour guides. I'm sure they will speak up.
> 
> I don't know which freguesias your ancestors were from. Sao Miguel is the 
> largest island, 40 miles or so by 10 miles or so. If your ancestors are from 
> the western end of the island, stay in Ponta Delgada. If they are from the 
> northern side, you may want to say in Ribeira Grande. So it just depends. 
> 
> Others with Pico and Faial connections will probably have recommendations. 
> Good luck and enjoy! Cheri
> Cheri Mello
> Listowner, Azores-Gen
> Researching: São Miguel island: Vila Franca, Ponta Garca, Ribeira Quente, 
> Ribeira das Tainhas, Achada
> 
> 
> On Thu, Mar 14, 2019 at 4:47 PM 'Deb McCabe' via Azores Genealogy 
>  wrote:
> Four of us are visiting the Azores in May for  two weeks. Any recommendations 
> on where to stay on Sao Miguel, Pico, or Faial?   I would appreciate your 
> opinion on whether to rent a car or to hire a driver on each island.  Any 
> names for either?
> 
> I want to go to the villages where my ancestors lived. We also want to enjoy 
> the food and do some walks/hikes.   Anything you would recommend?  
> 
> I would appreciate any thoughts you can share.
> 
> Deb
> 
> 
> When I searched for ancestors, I found friends!
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Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] visiting the Azores in May

[Leonor Bertoni]

I grew up in São Miguel and have done the Volta a Ilha many times, before
they built the highway. The back roads are still my favourite way to
travel, we often stay off the highway, in this way we always find small
treasures, whether a restaurant, a coffee shop or a beach, there’s always
something!

On Fri, Mar 15, 2019 at 7:00 PM 'Deb McCabe' via Azores Genealogy <
azores@googlegroups.com> wrote:

> Thanks everyone for your suggestions for my trip to the Azores in May.
> Such good ideas!
>
> If anyone has specifics about car rental, people who give tours, places to
> see in FAIAL (Feteira is where grandpa is from) and PICO (which is where
> more distant relatives are from), I would appreciate it.
>
> Deb
>
>
>
> *When I searched for ancestors, I found friends!*
>
>
> On Thursday, March 14, 2019, 5:02:01 PM PDT, Cheri Mello <
> gfsche...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>
> Deb,
>
> If you know where you are going, rent a car. Or you can go to the taxi
> stand, ask for an English speaking driver, tell him where you want to go.
> Ask him how long it will take to get there and back, and an hour (or
> whatever to sightsee). If he says 4 hours, ask him what he makes in 4 hours
> and pay him that. Many people on this list have kept the names and numbers
> of specific taxi drivers who kinda double as tour guides. I'm sure they
> will speak up.
>
> I don't know which freguesias your ancestors were from. Sao Miguel is the
> largest island, 40 miles or so by 10 miles or so. If your ancestors are
> from the western end of the island, stay in Ponta Delgada. If they are from
> the northern side, you may want to say in Ribeira Grande. So it just
> depends.
>
> Others with Pico and Faial connections will probably have recommendations.
> Good luck and enjoy! Cheri
> Cheri Mello
> Listowner, Azores-Gen
> Researching: São Miguel island: Vila Franca, Ponta Garca, Ribeira Quente,
> Ribeira das Tainhas, Achada
>
>
> On Thu, Mar 14, 2019 at 4:47 PM 'Deb McCabe' via Azores Genealogy <
> azores@googlegroups.com> wrote:
>
> Four of us are visiting the Azores in May for  two weeks. Any
> recommendations on where to stay on Sao Miguel, Pico, or Faial?   I would
> appreciate your opinion on whether to rent a car or to hire a driver on
> each island.  Any names for either?
>
> I want to go to the villages where my ancestors lived. We also want to
> enjoy the food and do some walks/hikes.   Anything you would recommend?
>
> I would appreciate any thoughts you can share.
>
> Deb
>
>
> *When I searched for ancestors, I found friends!*
>
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Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] visiting the Azores in May

['Deb McCabe' via Azores Genealogy]

Thanks everyone for your suggestions for my trip to the Azores in May.  Such 
good ideas!
If anyone has specifics about car rental, people who give tours, places to see 
in FAIAL (Feteira is where grandpa is from) and PICO (which is where more 
distant relatives are from), I would appreciate it.  
Deb


When I searched for ancestors, I found friends! 

On Thursday, March 14, 2019, 5:02:01 PM PDT, Cheri Mello 
 wrote:  
 
 Deb,
If you know where you are going, rent a car. Or you can go to the taxi stand, 
ask for an English speaking driver, tell him where you want to go. Ask him how 
long it will take to get there and back, and an hour (or whatever to sightsee). 
If he says 4 hours, ask him what he makes in 4 hours and pay him that. Many 
people on this list have kept the names and numbers of specific taxi drivers 
who kinda double as tour guides. I'm sure they will speak up.
I don't know which freguesias your ancestors were from. Sao Miguel is the 
largest island, 40 miles or so by 10 miles or so. If your ancestors are from 
the western end of the island, stay in Ponta Delgada. If they are from the 
northern side, you may want to say in Ribeira Grande. So it just depends. 

Others with Pico and Faial connections will probably have recommendations. Good 
luck and enjoy! Cheri
Cheri Mello
Listowner, Azores-Gen
Researching: São Miguel island: Vila Franca, Ponta Garca, Ribeira Quente, 
Ribeira das Tainhas, Achada

On Thu, Mar 14, 2019 at 4:47 PM 'Deb McCabe' via Azores Genealogy 
 wrote:

Four of us are visiting the Azores in May for  two weeks. Any recommendations 
on where to stay on Sao Miguel, Pico, or Faial?   I would appreciate your 
opinion on whether to rent a car or to hire a driver on each island.  Any names 
for either?
I want to go to the villages where my ancestors lived. We also want to enjoy 
the food and do some walks/hikes.   Anything you would recommend?  
I would appreciate any thoughts you can share.
Deb

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Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] visiting the Azores in May

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Thanks so much, Donna.  I will work on the car rental now.
Deb
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On Friday, March 15, 2019, 9:29:55 AM PDT, Donna McLaughlin 
 wrote:  
 
 If you are going to rent a car and need an automatic I recommend renting 
online ASAP. There are mostly standard transmissions here and fewer automatics. 

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[AZORES-Genealogy] Re: visiting the Azores in May

[Steve Peters]

Rent a car. It is easy to drive there, hard to get lost on an island 
(usually one perimeter highway and a couple that go across), and you will 
be free to go (or stay) wherever you want and hang out for as long as you 
want. This is especially the case on São Miguel and Pico, which are pretty 
big and have lots of places to go. (Faial is quite small and you can drive 
all the way around it in maybe two hours.)

BUT: Depending on where you are staying, you may not need or want a car the 
entire time. For example, if you are based in Ponta Delgada, Madalena, or 
Horta for a few days, they are all easy walking cities and you won't need a 
car to get around town, so you might consider renting cars a day or two at 
a time as needed to go on excursions. Of course, if you are staying in more 
remote places, or want to move around a lot, you will need a car the entire 
time. Isla Verde is the main rental car company, but I have also had good 
luck with small local ones that I find once I get there. Folks where you 
are staying can also advise you.

If you want to stay outside of the major cities there are quite a few 
AirBnB-type options. There are hotels at various sizes and price points in 
Ponta Delgada and Horta, and both towns are lovely. On Pico, I don't 
recommend staying right in Madalena as there isn't much there besides the 
port and some retail shops, so it's better to stay in or near a smaller 
town like Lajes. If you want a nicer eco-hotel-type place to stay on Pico, 
I recommend Aldeia da Fonte  near 
Lajes. It isn't cheap, but a beautiful place and has a decent restaurant.

For organized excursions on Faial, I highly recommend my friends at 
OurIsland . They are great folks, 
young and smart and really know and love the place and history, and can 
plan outings to fit your specific interests.

Have fun!

Steve Peters


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[AZORES-Genealogy] visiting the Azores in May

[Donna McLaughlin]

If you are going to rent a car and need an automatic I recommend renting online 
ASAP. There are mostly standard transmissions here and fewer automatics. 

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