Day 11: Shopping in Madalena

A big shopping day for the girls! We headed into Madelena for the day to checkout the shops! Madalena is the island’s largest town but still tiny compared to anything we are used to back in the states. But have no fear - we found a few bathingsuits, new backpack, clothes and sunglasses. It was a successful venture!

 

At one point we convinced Ashley to try on the wildest pair of pants she could find. I’d say she did pretty good with these!

The boys headed out looking for a surf spot today and what are they odds - they wandered into the same café we were eating at for lunch!

Ashley downtown and directly behind her you can see the island of Faial. It’s a short ferry ride (8km) to their capital (Horta) and where we will be spending the weekend to celebrate their annual Festa.

The day ended with a trip to the island’s largest supermarket (hipermercados). It was the Azorean style Super Target. Everything you could possibly want – and you can't beat the price of wine over here!