Angra do Heroismo, 2 of 2

We explored the city of Angra on foot our last day on Terceira Island. Eye candy! This was the view in one direction.

Here was a view nearby in another direction.

The characters in the windows and doors reminded me of the 1960s painters, Walter and Margaret Keane. This building is apparently empty and for sale.

There was color everywhere, narrow cobblestone streets, and sidewalks were often cramped or nonexistent. This is a city that grew up long before modern cars.

People share the streets with cars. Locals are accustomed to it. Tourists? Not so much. Driving on Terceira Island was my least favorite thing to do.

Angra do Heroismo, 1 of 2

We ended our second day’s tour with Gui and Azores 38 N with some striking panoramic views of Angra do Heroismo, the small UNESCO World Heritage city on Terceira Island where we stayed.

Old buildings are protected. They can be extensively remodeled on the inside but the exterior must be preserved. I’m not sure how far this preservation extends.

There is a beautiful mixture of old and new in the city. And lest you think all the churches are traditional, here’s one that breaks the mold.