17 Jun 2022
We had a great time meeting the happy cows of the Azores! The weather was unexpectedly a bit rainy on the morning we met Carlos. Wanting us to have the best experience possible, with no prompting from us, very generously offered us the chance to do the tour another day if we wanted. We decided to carry on so we departed Ponta Delgada with Carlos. Driving us to meet the cows, Carlos provided us with a great deal of information about Sao Miguel island, the history of the island and the people and culture of the Azores. Once we arrived in the pasture with the cows, we learned a great deal about cows, dairy productions on the island and the farmers who make it possible. We had the opportunity to milk the cows and to taste fresh milk -- a first for me and my husband. (It was warm, sweet and delicious!). Afterwards, we had some massa savada (sweet bread) and coffee with Carlos and continued a warm, informative, unhurried conversation. The time we spent with Carlos was terrific and more like visiting with a relative we hadn't seen in a while than going on a formal tour. We highly recommend Carlos and meeting the happy cows of the Azores! Diane Roias & Lamar Spells