This is how we roll...

I love my mom. Believe it or not, when the two of us get together, she's outta control! (in the best way possible!) We are crazy, dorky, and fun. She makes me laugh. She's my best friend.

So many peaceful moments. Listening to the crashing waves. Feeling the sun on our faces. Breathing in the fresh air. Dearest Flores, you have our hearts forever.

Ponta Delgada

This is one of my favorite pictures! It looks like he's SO HAPPY to finally make it to the top!

Caldeira Funda

I know it looks like a dreary day, but it was actually a perfect outside...we were just so high up we were practically in the clouds. It was an amazing site, as the fog would roll in as we hit the highest peaks. Down below were lakes in the volcanic craters- hydrangeas lined the road and hillsides. Have I said this yet? Most beautiful place I have EVER been!! ♥

Rocha dos Bordoes

A Little More History...

The distance from Santa Cruz to Faja didn't appear to be very far on the map, but after driving up and down mountainsides, switchback after switchback, it became evident that Maria Ceo was sent to Faja Grande to be tucked away in the furthest possible village. After driving the most spectacular winding roads I've ever seen, we arrived. It was beautiful!! The the crashing coastline on one side and lush green hillsides with multiple waterfalls pouring down the sides seemed to be like something out of a dream.

We were on a mission to find the church that Maria was suppose to go to Catechism school at. The church was said to have a long flight of cement stairs but when Maria Tomazia saw the children "running up and down, over and around them" she was afraid Maria Ceo would get hurt and refused to let her attend. Instead, she learned the entire catechism book at home.

Exploring Faja