Travel News

How far did I travel this week?:

This week I didn’t travel far. I stayed on São Miguel Island and spent most of my time in and around Ponta Delgada, focusing on local work and exploring nearby areas.

How far have I traveled on this journey so far?:

I traveled about 5,000 miles from my home in Fremont, California to get to Ponta Delgada in the Azores.

How did I get around this week?:

This week I mostly got around by walking!

What was the most interesting place I visited this week?:

This week was too rainy for many hikes, but the most interesting place I visited recently, a few weeks ago, was Salto do Prego, a beautiful waterfall in the forests near the village of Faial da Terra.

  

Other Travel News from this week:

I traveled to Paris last weekend to attend the EnerJ conference, where I learned about new global projects in clean energy. 

Time Zone: AZOST Azores Standard Time -1
Local Time: Feb 15, 2026 6:30am