Azores - Horta
Our next port of call was Horta in the Azores. This is a group of islands in the mid-Atlantic Ocean. Horta was also the site of a big volcanic eruption some years ago which left an indelible mark on the landscape. A sixty foot or so tall lighthouse was rendered useless because, as a consequence of the eruption, half of the structure was submerged in volcanic ash as can been seen below.
Approaching Horta
Horta from the Bridge
Alongside at Horta
Horta Harbour
Township of Horta
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View over Horta
Horta Coastline
The half buried Horta Lighthouse
Horta sea and volcanic rocks
General view of Volcanic Ash
Site of Volcano and lava flow
Volcanic Site and Rocks
Horta Coastal View
Goodbye Horta
Leaving Horta harbour