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Would you like to join me for a cup of Chá.?
Advantages: Stunning scenery, history and a great cup of tea! Disadvantages: None
Did you know that tea grows in Europe? Well I didn't until I went on holiday in the Azores. Friends all said "Where are the Azores?" so I'll start by briefly explaining where these wonderful islands are situated. The Azores consist of nine islands found in the Atlantic Ocean between the continents of America and Europe, Sao Miguel is the largest of these islands and is about a two and a half hours flight from Lisbon. Not quite the middle of the ocean, ... ...a surprise to see tea growing. The temperate climate and rich volcanic soil results in lush vegetation and the growth of tropical plants - I can recommend the pineapples!
We were touring the island and were on the lookout for another tea factory mentioned in the guide book, which we knew the bus tours visited, so were delighted to find the smaller factory first, which was very quiet! Factory is not the word which springs to mind when I come to think ...
jo145 22.08.2006 · Read full review
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Review of Cha Porto Formoso, Azores
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Motorola W377
Clear calls; choice of vibrate or ringtones; easy to use keys; T9/iTap; Bluetooth; alarm (*)
OKI 5550 MFP
Printer / Copier / Fax / Scanner - Colour - LED - Copy Speed: 32 ppm - Print Speed: 32 ppm - USB 2.0, Ethernet 10 Base-T/100 Base-TX
Samsung RSH 1 DTMH
Loads of space in fridge, great ice and water dispenser, not too big (*)
VAX V126
holds a lot of water both clean and dirty, also spot cleaner is usefull (*)
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