My first trip to Lisbon and the Azores was most pleasant. The hotel I stayed at had marvelous facilities; the staff were some of the best I've ever encountered. The view was magnificent, and the patio was perfect for relaxing and getting some rays, while the magnificent views from the patio of the countryside were like a dream, yet real.
The food was great, and to top it off, the hotel provided rental car service at a reasonable rate. Without the car, I would have missed the joy of driving around this lovely island in the Azores chain. Ponta Del Gado is a serene yet bustling town with charm and warm and friendly people, just like the people in Capelas where I stayed and on the rest of the island.
Here's hoping that Big Business and a cruel and depraved American Administration, as it currently is composed, won't destroy this garden and jewel off the coast of Portugal, and all other places on the planet.