Sam Warren

Sao Jorge

São Jorge is a Portuguese island in the central Azorean archipelago of Portugal. It is separated from its nearest neighbors (Pico and Faial islands) by a 15 km strait (consequently, the three islands are sometimes referred to colloquially as the "Triangulo" (Triangle) group or just "The Triangle"). São Jorge is a relatively long thin island with tall cliffs, and where the population (9500 inhabitants.) is concentrated on various deltas along the north and south coasts (its east to west length is 53 km and its north to south width is 8 km and its area is 237.59 km² 95 sq. miles).

Best river cruise possible....

When Sam planned a Rhine river cruise for us we wanted to have both a pre and post stay in Amsterdam and Basel. The plans for both places were wonderful. For example our modest, but unique hotel was within two blocks of both the Van Gogh and Rijk's museum in a neighborhood great for walking and with easy access to downtown (1.5 km) . The connections to get to our ship and then at the end of our cruise to...

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