Back at home, it was time to relax and unwind: hiking and simply lazing around became almost our favorite pastimes.
Our pet parrot often had to voice his comments loudly.
During a vernissage in our island capital Vila do Porto on Santa Maria, I also got to know the new food truck, which offered delicious Japanese street food.
I spent some of the rest of the month with friends in beach bars and enjoyed the evenings with the gentle sound of the sea.