Discovering the magic of Waterways
With the incredibly beautiful natural surroundings, great amenities and neighborhood feel Waterways is the embodiment of a Lowcountry community.
Jim Dorsey
May 27, 2021
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The Wall of Nine Windows Aqueduct
Since antiquity aqueducts were constructed to transport water from one place to another, thus insuring a regular and controlled supply of fresh water.
Jim Dorsey
May 24, 2021
Water, water everywhere!
The Ilha Verde (Green Island) is lush from shore-to-shore. With over three feet of rain annually every corner of this paradise is bursting with rivers, streams, waterfalls and lakes.
Jim Dorsey
February 23, 2021
Paragliding on the island of Sao Miguel, Azores
Paragliding on the island of Sao Miguel is an exhilarating yet peaceful experience as pilots fly over mountains, lush forests, crater lakes and black sand beaches.
Jim Dorsey
June 24, 2021
A 400 year old water village
The Azores islands are known for many natural wonders. Among them is a 400-year-old water village known as the Ribeira dos Caldeirões Natural Park
Jim Dorsey
January 27, 2021
Adventure to the end of the earth
Punta Allen is a small Mayan fishing village located in the Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve at the end of the Boca Paila Peninsula in Tulum, Mexico.
Jim Dorsey
January 27, 2021
Surviving the Oxi Pass in Iceland
The story of surviving the Öxi Pass in Iceland. The Öxi Pass is a mountain pass located in Eastern Iceland at an elevation of 1,768 feet above the sea level.
Jim Dorsey
January 24, 2021
Four favorite Iceland waterfalls
Our four favorite Iceland waterfalls. During our 2-week stay we were blessed with unusually good late fall weather allowing us to comfortably explore many parts of this glorious island.
Jim Dorsey
January 27, 2021
Heavy surf at Ponta da Ferraria
Although Hurricane Epsilon was downgraded to Tropical Storm the wind and waves approaching the westernmost point of Ponta Da Ferraria were massive.
Jim Dorsey
January 22, 2021
Enjoying P’Alma Sushi
Being from Southern California it is hard to impress us when it comes to sushi. P’Alma Sushi in Ponta Delgada won us over on our first visit.
Jim Dorsey
June 3, 2021
A celebration of gratitude
We always wondered where we would spend our 25th. wedding anniversary. As it turns out it happens to be in the same place that we celebrated both of our birthdays this year. On the island of Sao Miguel, Azores!
Jim Dorsey
February 13, 2021
Isle of Skye
Visiting a major tourist destination without the tourists. The Isle of Skye is located off Scotland?s northwest coast and is the largest island in the inner Hebrides archipelago.
Jim Dorsey
January 2, 2021
Furnas Lake Forest Long Stay
Our Furnas Lake Forest Living Long Stay. For the past six months we have lived in a forested property located on the island of Sao Miguel in the Azores Archipelago.
Jim Dorsey
February 13, 2021
Touring the Gorreana Tea Plantation
While exploring the island of Sao Miguel in the Azores Archipelago we discovered the Gorreana Tea Plantation.
Jim Dorsey
December 4, 2020
Centro de Artes Contemporâneas
In the middle of the Atlantic ocean a multidisciplinary Centro de Artes Contemporâneas rises up like a nascent volcano.
Jim Dorsey
February 14, 2021
Garden party at Furnas Lake
Today we had the good fortune to spend the afternoon with our hosts, the Camara family, along with some of their family and friends and enjoy a garden party at Furnas Lake
Jim Dorsey
February 13, 2021
Bringing in the daily catch
Witnessing thousands of fish being off-loaded, sorted, weighed and sent to auction is a window into another world.
Jim Dorsey
June 3, 2021
Hay there!
The ritual of harvesting hay is carried out each spring on the islands of the Azores. Witnessing it firsthand was a fascinating experience.
Jim Dorsey
February 13, 2021
Surf & Fish
Now that we are free to roam we are spending more time outside exploring the island’s famous beaches and fish market.
Jim Dorsey
May 17, 2021
The Romeiros of Sao Miguel
Here on the island of Sao Miguel, 900 miles off the coast of Portugal, the pilgrims are known as Romeiros and their centuries-old legacy is rooted in an all-consuming faith.
Jim Dorsey
November 27, 2020
