When you live in a caldera and decide to take a hike, you eventually have to go up. We chose a route that took us up to the edge of the caldera, along it and back down. It was about 8 miles in total.
This satellite photo gives you a better idea. It's about 1,000 feet up within 3/4 of a mile. We huffed and puffed and took many breaks to get up there.
At the top, we could see clear across the caldera to the other side.
The weather change was pretty dramatic. From sunny and mild to windy and cloudy. We were literally up in the clouds. The walking trail balanced on the edge of the caldera. On either side was a steep drop that would plop you into the ocean or the caldera floor.
This is a panoramic shot looking into the caldera.
No matter the height or the steepness, the cows and the flowers find a way to thrive.
This is a shot looking out towards the Atlantic.
After about 5 miles along the caldera's edge we took in a westerly view back to the lake from whence we came. The line cutting across the photo is the road we took back to Sete Cidades. It, like every other road, is lined with hydrangea.
We were happy to finally see the Sete Cidades church, it signaled we were close to home and better yet, close to lunch.
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