I spent 3 months on Flores in the summer of 1967 as part of a University expedition. I was 19 when I arrived. It is amazing how much development there has been since then - the roads, the buildings, the airport, the camping sites, the pathways - none of that was there. Whaling was still going on with rowed boats and hand-thrown spears. Diesel launches were only used to tow the catch back to the whaling station. We watched a whale being dismembered. Oddly, after the oils, blubber and teeth (ivory) had been removed, the rest was just slid back down the slipway into the sea. ll that meat wasted on an island which at the time was a genuine peasant economy with food not always plentiful. Where the airstrip is was where the Santa Cruz football pitch was, partly levelled out of solid rock! Hardest pitch I ever played on! The people were amazingly friendly. We got there by the fortnightly cattle-cargo boat, the Carvahlo Aruja (that spelling is wrong!) and the port couldn't take it: everything had to be transferred to and from land by small boats - including cattle! What a summer!
Yes. It wasn't really ani issue over 50 years ago. The people were dirt poor and did things like fishing for sardines one at a time with a rod and line!
Laurie says, this was the best video yet. Wonderful views. Herby isnt wierd, hes just a big kid at heart. Gotta be with the milk and cookies. I love it !!!!
friends.......The Azores archipelago aint a Portuguese colony alright? actually it is a Autonomous Region of Portugal, with their own Government, elected officials and so on. It isnt ruled by Portugal, it is Portugal!
Sounds like Flores still has the OLD Spanish Custom of Daily Siesta Time, or Nap Time...Damn! I LOVE the Drone Shots of the Waterfall! Never see that on NatGeo. Those drones ARE Cool, almost as Cool as Socks on a Mouse! Plus you can use them as Forward Recon Scouts for the boat. As far as the Milk, as long as it's NOT SOY. Soy milk is self-induced Emasculation. NO Man needs THAT.
Hi guy , you sure get a mixture of comments. The Azores are quite special. A combination of Hawaii , PNW and Scotland with out the crowds. Or maybe they are like the Azores! It's all in the middle of the freaking Atlantic too. Those drone shot add a lot to the video. You must be doing something right as I think the was 4 ads in this video! Cheers Warren
What a stunning place, awesome views. Thank you for showing us that place. It reminds me so much of England - the moors in Wales, the rocky lake district in the North west and the moors close to my home town in NE England.
Did it make a sound 10:47, yes it’s the same concept as…if a small fire is left in the desert and there ’s nobody there to feel the heat or see the fire, is the fire still hot and does it still give off light. Answers on a postcard.
It's definitely not a vacation here in Terceira. We work our butts off every day. It's even harder to do when you're in such a beautiful place! Flores was a much needed break :)
Mind-blowing scenery! Glad I'm not with you, I'm pretty sure I would never leave. Are swim shoes adequate for trekking those Rocky paths? Water, water, everywhere, Nor any drop to drink.” Cookies, cookies in the pack, So milk we gladly drink. ― apologies to Samuel Taylor Coleridge!
They held up really well and gave good traction on the rocky paths! The only downside to them is that since they drain water very well, that means that your first step into a puddle is going to result in a very wet foot. But they do dry quickly 😋
This video did not show the reality of Flores Island, there is some facts that are not true.. like the lagoons storing water in the winter for use in the summer..
Obviously, a weirdo that likes milk. Nice place to hike and take photo's. It's nice not to be overrun with tourists and have the place to yourselves. That's good. Everything being closed is kind of a bummer though.
Really Herb, Milk on a hike!! Well if you do watch the vids much herby is kind of a goofball!!! Ha Ha Ha!! No offence meant Herb! With all the cows there, is beef affordable there?
@@RiggingDoctor I don't know if you noticed or not, I changed my channel name a little, added "On Tilt Sailing" to let people know that is a sailboat channel. What do you think?
Love it! I noticed the change a few days ago :) Don't let slow growth in the beginning deter you. It takes a looong time to get a good following. We've been doing our channel for almost 3 years and it's still considered tiny! Doesn't mean it's not fun though :)
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I spent 3 months on Flores in the summer of 1967 as part of a University expedition. I was 19 when I arrived. It is amazing how much development there has been since then - the roads, the buildings, the airport, the camping sites, the pathways - none of that was there. Whaling was still going on with rowed boats and hand-thrown spears. Diesel launches were only used to tow the catch back to the whaling station. We watched a whale being dismembered. Oddly, after the oils, blubber and teeth (ivory) had been removed, the rest was just slid back down the slipway into the sea. ll that meat wasted on an island which at the time was a genuine peasant economy with food not always plentiful.
Where the airstrip is was where the Santa Cruz football pitch was, partly levelled out of solid rock! Hardest pitch I ever played on!
The people were amazingly friendly. We got there by the fortnightly cattle-cargo boat, the Carvahlo Aruja (that spelling is wrong!) and the port couldn't take it: everything had to be transferred to and from land by small boats - including cattle!
What a summer!
Wow that’s quite a story! I’m so glad they stopped the whaling…
Yes. It wasn't really ani issue over 50 years ago. The people were dirt poor and did things like fishing for sardines one at a time with a rod and line!
It is WAY COOL to see sailors helping sailors!
Laurie says, this was the best video yet. Wonderful views. Herby isnt wierd, hes just a big kid at heart. Gotta be with the milk and cookies. I love it !!!!
Thanks Laurie! Miss you guys!
friends.......The Azores archipelago aint a Portuguese colony alright? actually it is a Autonomous Region of Portugal, with their own Government, elected officials and so on. It isnt ruled by Portugal, it is Portugal!
What a magnificent place! You two are having the times of your lives! Thanks for sharing....steady on mateys!
Thanks Mark!
You got your captains license for crossing the Atlantic. Now you got your pilots license after that drone footage!
Oh that drone shot is awesome!!
Sounds like Flores still has the OLD Spanish Custom of Daily Siesta Time, or Nap Time...Damn! I LOVE the Drone Shots of the Waterfall! Never see that on NatGeo. Those drones ARE Cool, almost as Cool as Socks on a Mouse! Plus you can use them as Forward Recon Scouts for the boat. As far as the Milk, as long as it's NOT SOY. Soy milk is self-induced Emasculation. NO Man needs THAT.
Spanish?..
The island looks beautiful! Thanks for sharing your visit there!
Wow, you might have been spending time in Scotland, it looks so familiar! More drone footage please!
So beautiful.. The drone is getting some amazing video.. ❤️
Sure a gorgeous place,can't beat a good waterfall 👍😊
Agreee!
Great job with the drone and other footage. Shots like these are why we watch.
Thanks! We're trying to get better and better :)
Awesome vistas!
Who brings milk?!? A dentist, of course! 🤣
Hi guy , you sure get a mixture of comments. The Azores are quite special. A combination of Hawaii , PNW and Scotland with out the crowds. Or maybe they are like the Azores! It's all in the middle of the freaking Atlantic too. Those drone shot add a lot to the video. You must be doing something right as I think the was 4 ads in this video! Cheers Warren
My kind of place not a million people! Great drone shots!
You really didn't need to bring milk on your hike, there were plenty of friendly cows to milk. Moo!
The boxed milk comes from those cows and it tastes amazing!
wow amazing beautiful thanks so much
What a stunning place, awesome views. Thank you for showing us that place. It reminds me so much of England - the moors in Wales, the rocky lake district in the North west and the moors close to my home town in NE England.
My favorite kind of chicken is fried!
Did it make a sound 10:47, yes it’s the same concept as…if a small fire is left in the desert and there ’s nobody there to feel the heat or see the fire, is the fire still hot and does it still give off light. Answers on a postcard.
Wait a minute? You need a vacation from your VACATION? Whaaaaaa?
It's definitely not a vacation here in Terceira. We work our butts off every day. It's even harder to do when you're in such a beautiful place! Flores was a much needed break :)
Mind-blowing scenery! Glad I'm not with you, I'm pretty sure I would never leave.
Are swim shoes adequate for trekking those Rocky paths?
Water, water, everywhere,
Nor any drop to drink.”
Cookies, cookies in the pack,
So milk we gladly drink. ― apologies to Samuel Taylor Coleridge!
They held up really well and gave good traction on the rocky paths! The only downside to them is that since they drain water very well, that means that your first step into a puddle is going to result in a very wet foot. But they do dry quickly 😋
so tell us about the drone. Model, specs, fly time, charge time, good things and bad ect ect.
We will do a review video on the drone. It’s the DJI Spark
The link to the one I have is: amzn.to/2OQlDQC
This video did not show the reality of Flores Island, there is some facts that are not true.. like the lagoons storing water in the winter for use in the summer..
It’s what the signs said as well as all the locals we met. They were all concerned because it was still very low.
Milk? No. Wine yes.
:)
You guys need some walking sticks.
Hey what ever happened to your dog?
He stays with Maddie’s parents in the states
Obviously, a weirdo that likes milk. Nice place to hike and take photo's. It's nice not to be overrun with tourists and have the place to yourselves. That's good. Everything being closed is kind of a bummer though.
We just had to get on their very relaxed schedule
pinche publicidad
Really Herb, Milk on a hike!! Well if you do watch the vids much herby is kind of a goofball!!! Ha Ha Ha!! No offence meant Herb! With all the cows there, is beef affordable there?
Affordable and delicious! The only issue is the cows walk a lot and are tough. So the steaks are sliced thin and so tasty!!
@@RiggingDoctor I don't know if you noticed or not, I changed my channel name a little, added "On Tilt Sailing" to let people know that is a sailboat channel. What do you think?
Love it! I noticed the change a few days ago :) Don't let slow growth in the beginning deter you. It takes a looong time to get a good following. We've been doing our channel for almost 3 years and it's still considered tiny! Doesn't mean it's not fun though :)