RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Help with planning a trip to Lisbon and Azores

[Besotes]

Hello Vivian,

 

Maybe someone else can chime in here on the ferry trip from Pico to Sao
Jorge and the amount of time it takes to get back and forth, etc.
Originally we were going to do the same from Terceira to Sao Jorge and it
would have taken hours for the ferry trip.  Hours that we wanted to spend on
the island not on a ferry, so we chose the 20-30 minute flight instead.  You
may end up having to spend the night in Pico and returning the next day
depending on if there's only one ferry trip or flight to Sao Jorge and back.
There may not even be daily ferry trips, it could be every two or three days
or weekly.  Keep in mind, you may not be able to pre-plan the flight or
ferry ride until you arrive in Pico or Sao Jorge depending on which island
you arrive at first.  

 

Personally, I'd recommend not going to Lisbon on this trip and take
advantage of your time in the Azores (since you're talking one day in
Lisbon).  For the money it will cost you and when you might arrive, you may
only get a few hours, if any, before your next flight out to the Azores.
Vivian, "time" in the way of life in the Azores is much different than here
- slower pace..or like, "Oh well, if it doesn't' happen today, it can happen
tomorrow."  Not that it's a bad thing. J  Spending time flying from Lisbon
to Pico, etc. might be better spent 7 days divided between Pico and Sao
Jorge - the money you'd spend on flights from Lisbon to Pico can be used
flying between Pico and Sao Jorge (much less actually - I think we spent
$100 round-trip).  This would allow you maybe 5 days in Pico and 2 in Sao
Jorge.   We spent two weeks between two islands (Terceira & Sao Jorge) and
were busy the entire time!  Sure I would have loved to visit other islands
that I too had family from, but we didn't want to overdue our trip and not
have some relaxation and time to enjoy the islands and people.

 

Here's my recommendation for where to stay in Sao Jorge:  Quinta de Sao
Pedro
 

 

Sonia and her family own the Quinta.  Sonia's sister, Joanna I believe is
her name, operates the Quinta when Sonia is back working in Lisbon.  Quinta
de Sao Pedro is what I would call a Bed and Breakfast.  We stayed in the
room called, Casa Ma and it faced the ocean - what a beautiful way to start
your morning looking out at the ocean from your bed.  A delicious breakfast
is included and you have your choice of sitting indoors or out on the
balcony for your meal.  As you can see from Trip Advisor Qunita de Sao Pedro
is #1 on their site.  Here's the link to their site:  Quinta de Sao Pedro
 .  

 

Depending on where you're wanting to visit in Sao Jorge, I have the name and
address of a lady who has ALL THE VILLAGE RECORDS transcribed before they
were taken to the mainland.  In addition, she's adding to the records as we,
descendants of Sao Jorge families, are coming back to the island, she's
updating where our relatives went after leaving Sao Jorge and who we are
that have come to visit.  A treasured task I must say!   She even told me of
my family buried in the cemetery next door to her home and the family home
our family owned many years ago (that my former boyfriend's family (we dated
22 years ago) now owns..can you believe this?  She happens to be related to
his family who live in Modesto, California.  All I can say is it's truly a
small world!)

 

You don't need a travel agent.  You can schedule your flights direct through
SATA.  

 

This site   indicates travel to Pico
is WEEKLY from Lisbon whereas some of the other islands are daily.  At the
Fly TAP link via this site, flights are from Lisbon to Pico once per week
Saturday's only at $340 but on the SATA site it appears daily starting at
$255 BUT the BAD news is, none are direct flights.  The shortest is 5 hours
and 40 minutes with two stops prior to Pico, so basically your probably
looking the same as TAP with one per week since some of the flights say so
many hours and one day!

 

Here's the international # to call SATA (+351) 296 209 720

Or email to:  contac...@sata.pt

 

Personally, I'd call using SKYPE.  It's less expensive calling with SKYPE
for international calls or using a calling card.  Definitely, not using your
cell phone (this will become extremely pricy!).  I telephoned the islands
frequently making arrangements and such, though most are reachable via email
too.

 

Right now, I can imagine what you're think and feeling...since I was in your
same situation.  When we went, I handled all the arrangements for our entire
family and it's nothing compared to how we make arrangements here at least
that's how I look at it.  Now, that I've done it and what I've learned, I
happy to pass the information along.  Seriously, with a one week stay, I
would visit two islands and enjoy your trip.  Don't rush it.  The islands
are beautifu

RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Help with planning a trip to Lisbon and Azores

[nancy jean baptiste]

There's a ferry around 9 in the morning and also a returning one later in the 
dayseems like it was 8 or so ...the schedule is usually on line at 
Transmacor. The trip from Pico to Sao Jorge is short since it's only 11 miles 
or so between islands...maybe 40 minutes, maybe less! During the busy months 
the ferry makes more trips. I haven't been in May but it is considered "the 
season". day trips to fayal are a nice adventure as well and the ferry trip 
isn't long either. Over and back to both of those islands is easy in one day!
Nancy Jean
 



From: beso...@succeed.net
To: azores@googlegroups.com
Subject: RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Help with planning a trip to Lisbon and 
Azores
Date: Sat, 12 Nov 2011 12:39:56 -0800






Hello Vivian,
 
Maybe someone else can chime in here on the ferry trip from Pico to Sao Jorge 
and the amount of time it takes to get back and forth, etc.  Originally we were 
going to do the same from Terceira to Sao Jorge and it would have taken hours 
for the ferry trip.  Hours that we wanted to spend on the island not on a 
ferry, so we chose the 20-30 minute flight instead.  You may end up having to 
spend the night in Pico and returning the next day depending on if there’s only 
one ferry trip or flight to Sao Jorge and back.  There may not even be daily 
ferry trips, it could be every two or three days or weekly.  Keep in mind, you 
may not be able to pre-plan the flight or ferry ride until you arrive in Pico 
or Sao Jorge depending on which island you arrive at first.  
 
Personally, I’d recommend not going to Lisbon on this trip and take advantage 
of your time in the Azores (since you’re talking one day in Lisbon).  For the 
money it will cost you and when you might arrive, you may only get a few hours, 
if any, before your next flight out to the Azores.  Vivian, “time” in the way 
of life in the Azores is much different than here – slower pace….or like, “Oh 
well, if it doesn’t’ happen today, it can happen tomorrow.”  Not that it’s a 
bad thing. J  Spending time flying from Lisbon to Pico, etc. might be better 
spent 7 days divided between Pico and Sao Jorge – the money you’d spend on 
flights from Lisbon to Pico can be used flying between Pico and Sao Jorge (much 
less actually – I think we spent $100 round-trip).  This would allow you maybe 
5 days in Pico and 2 in Sao Jorge.   We spent two weeks between two islands 
(Terceira & Sao Jorge) and were busy the entire time!  Sure I would have loved 
to visit other islands that I too had family from, but we didn’t want to 
overdue our trip and not have some relaxation and time to enjoy the islands and 
people.
 
Here’s my recommendation for where to stay in Sao Jorge:  Quinta de Sao Pedro
 
Sonia and her family own the Quinta.  Sonia’s sister, Joanna I believe is her 
name, operates the Quinta when Sonia is back working in Lisbon.  Quinta de Sao 
Pedro is what I would call a Bed and Breakfast.  We stayed in the room called, 
Casa Ma and it faced the ocean – what a beautiful way to start your morning 
looking out at the ocean from your bed.  A delicious breakfast is included and 
you have your choice of sitting indoors or out on the balcony for your meal.  
As you can see from Trip Advisor Qunita de Sao Pedro is #1 on their site.  
Here’s the link to their site:  Quinta de Sao Pedro.  
 
Depending on where you’re wanting to visit in Sao Jorge, I have the name and 
address of a lady who has ALL THE VILLAGE RECORDS transcribed before they were 
taken to the mainland.  In addition, she’s adding to the records as we, 
descendants of Sao Jorge families, are coming back to the island, she’s 
updating where our relatives went after leaving Sao Jorge and who we are that 
have come to visit.  A treasured task I must say!   She even told me of my 
family buried in the cemetery next door to her home and the family home our 
family owned many years ago (that my former boyfriend’s family (we dated 22 
years ago) now owns….can you believe this?  She happens to be related to his 
family who live in Modesto, California.  All I can say is it’s truly a small 
world!)
 
You don’t need a travel agent.  You can schedule your flights direct through 
SATA.  
 
This site indicates travel to Pico is WEEKLY from Lisbon whereas some of the 
other islands are daily.  At the Fly TAP link via this site, flights are from 
Lisbon to Pico once per week Saturday’s only at $340 but on the SATA site it 
appears daily starting at $255 BUT the BAD news is, none are direct flights.  
The shortest is 5 hours and 40 minutes with two stops prior to Pico, so 
basically your probably looking the same as TAP with one per week since some of 
the flights say so many hours and one day!
 
Here’s the international # to call SATA (+351) 296 209 720
Or email to:  contac...@sata.pt
 
Personally, I’d call using SKYPE.  It’s less expensive calling with SKYPE for 
international calls or using a calling card.  Definitely, not using your cell 
phone (this will become extremely pric

Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Terceira ancestors Justa Coelho x. Pedro Goncalves Linhares

[Shirley Allegre]

Sam:  Here is what I have from Santa Maria, Azores:

Manoel de Mello
DOB:  about 1648, Sao Pedro, Santa Maria, Azores.
DOD:  28 Dec 1728, Ponta Garca, Sao Miguel, Azores
SPOUSE
Anna de Moura
DOB:  ??  Sao Pedro, Santa Maria, Azores
DOD:  29 Dec 1737, Ponta Garca, Sao Miguel, Azores

Any help will be appreciated.  
Thanks.   Shirley in CA
  - Original Message - 
  From: Sam Koester 
  To: azores@googlegroups.com 
  Sent: Wednesday, November 09, 2011 7:22 PM
  Subject: RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] Terceira ancestors Justa Coelho x. Pedro 
Goncalves Linhares


  Shirley;  I have some discs with Santa Maria B/M/D info.  Give me the full 
names and dates for your Mello and Moura ancestors and I'll see what I can 
find.  Sam

   

  From: azores@googlegroups.com [mailto:azores@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of 
Shirley Allegre
  Sent: Friday, October 07, 2011 3:42 PM
  To: azores@googlegroups.com
  Subject: Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Terceira ancestors Justa Coelho x. Pedro 
Goncalves Linhares

   

  Hi Sam:  I have always been hoping that we could make a connection somewhere. 
 But 

  so far no luck.  I do have MELLO   and   MOURA from Santa Maria island.   
They are from Sao Pedro.  But  --

  the films are so bad that I can't read them.

- Original Message - 

From: Sam Koester 

To: azores@googlegroups.com 

Sent: Friday, October 07, 2011 3:30 PM

Subject: RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] Terceira ancestors Justa Coelho x. Pedro 
Goncalves Linhares

 

Shirley;  If you find a connection to Santa Maria (Santa Barbara or Vila do 
Porto) for this Coelha/Coelho line, please let me know.  Thanks, Sam in CA

 

From: azores@googlegroups.com [mailto:azores@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of 
Shirley Allegre
Sent: Friday, October 07, 2011 2:49 PM
To: azores@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Terceira ancestors Justa Coelho x. Pedro 
Goncalves Linhares

 

Hi Marcio:  I descend from 7010 Pedro Gonsalves de Linhares X 7011 Justa 
Coelha.  I descend from their daughter 3505 Ursula Coelha married to 3504 
Melchoir Coelho Borges.

 

I have info for you on your people from Vila Franca do Campo, Sao Miguel.

 

I am going to work on that right now.  

Shirley in CA

P.S.  Can you read Portuguese

  - Original Message - 

  From: Marcio Borba 

  To: azores@googlegroups.com 

  Sent: Wednesday, November 24, 2010 8:04 AM

  Subject: [AZORES-Genealogy] Terceira ancestors Justa Coelho x. Pedro 
Goncalves Linhares

   

Hello group 

 

I came across something in one of my lines.

I have Justa Coelho, b. Feb.8.1582 in Se, Angra do Heroismo, 
Terceira and married to Pedro Goncalves Linhares baptizing a child in Porto 
Judeu Dec. 8 1644. 62 years after!!! I believe some genealogical references are 
incorrect as for the parents of Justa Coelho married to Pedro, as a daughter of 
Joao Garcia Romayo and Barbara Coelho, more likely a grandaughter and possible 
daughter of a Justa Coelho, born in 1582.

 

Mabe the Genealogias da Ilha Terceira by Jorge Forjaz might have 
something about it.

 

Any help would be apreciated

Marcio Borba 
Feel the Azores... visit http://azorean-roots.blogspot.com
   




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RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Help with planning a trip to Lisbon and Azores

[Besotes]

Thank you Nancy Jean!  Glad to hear it's a shorter trip - day trips like
these would be FUN. J  

 

Robin Borba Besotes

 

From: azores@googlegroups.com [mailto:azores@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of
nancy jean baptiste
Sent: Saturday, November 12, 2011 1:18 PM
To: azores group
Subject: RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Help with planning a trip to Lisbon and
Azores

 

There's a ferry around 9 in the morning and also a returning one later in
the dayseems like it was 8 or so ...the schedule is usually on line at
Transmacor. The trip from Pico to Sao Jorge is short since it's only 11
miles or so between islands...maybe 40 minutes, maybe less! During the busy
months the ferry makes more trips. I haven't been in May but it is
considered "the season". day trips to fayal are a nice adventure as well and
the ferry trip isn't long either. Over and back to both of those islands is
easy in one day!
Nancy Jean



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[AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Help with planning a trip to Lisbon and Azores

[Katharine]

Transmaçor passenger ferry homepage:
http://www.transmacor.pt

Schedule between São Roque (Cais do Pico) and Velas, São Jorge:
http://www.transmacor.pt/site_actual/index.php?pagina=horarios.php

Fares: São Roque-Velas: 10,10 € one-way
http://www.transmacor.pt/site_actual/index.php?pagina=tarifarios.php

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RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] Terceira ancestors Justa Coelho x. Pedro Goncalves Linhares

[Sam Koester]

Shirley;  Do you have any idea when or in which parish this couple married
in?  Do you know the parents of either of them?  What documents do you have
on them?  Thanks, Sam

 

From: azores@googlegroups.com [mailto:azores@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of
Shirley Allegre
Sent: Saturday, November 12, 2011 2:26 PM
To: azores@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Terceira ancestors Justa Coelho x. Pedro
Goncalves Linhares

 

Sam:  Here is what I have from Santa Maria, Azores:

 

Manoel de Mello

DOB:  about 1648, Sao Pedro, Santa Maria, Azores.

DOD:  28 Dec 1728, Ponta Garca, Sao Miguel, Azores

SPOUSE

Anna de Moura

DOB:  ??  Sao Pedro, Santa Maria, Azores

DOD:  29 Dec 1737, Ponta Garca, Sao Miguel, Azores

 

Any help will be appreciated.  

Thanks.   Shirley in CA

- Original Message - 

From: Sam Koester   

To: azores@googlegroups.com 

Sent: Wednesday, November 09, 2011 7:22 PM

Subject: RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] Terceira ancestors Justa Coelho x. Pedro
Goncalves Linhares

 

Shirley;  I have some discs with Santa Maria B/M/D info.  Give me the full
names and dates for your Mello and Moura ancestors and I'll see what I can
find.  Sam

 

From: azores@googlegroups.com [mailto:azores@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of
Shirley Allegre
Sent: Friday, October 07, 2011 3:42 PM
To: azores@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Terceira ancestors Justa Coelho x. Pedro
Goncalves Linhares

 

Hi Sam:  I have always been hoping that we could make a connection
somewhere.  But 

so far no luck.  I do have MELLO   and   MOURA from Santa Maria island.
They are from Sao Pedro.  But  --

the films are so bad that I can't read them.

- Original Message - 

From: Sam Koester   

To: azores@googlegroups.com 

Sent: Friday, October 07, 2011 3:30 PM

Subject: RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] Terceira ancestors Justa Coelho x. Pedro
Goncalves Linhares

 

Shirley;  If you find a connection to Santa Maria (Santa Barbara or Vila do
Porto) for this Coelha/Coelho line, please let me know.  Thanks, Sam in CA

 

From: azores@googlegroups.com [mailto:azores@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of
Shirley Allegre
Sent: Friday, October 07, 2011 2:49 PM
To: azores@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Terceira ancestors Justa Coelho x. Pedro
Goncalves Linhares

 

Hi Marcio:  I descend from 7010 Pedro Gonsalves de Linhares X 7011 Justa
Coelha.  I descend from their daughter 3505 Ursula Coelha married to 3504
Melchoir Coelho Borges.

 

I have info for you on your people from Vila Franca do Campo, Sao Miguel.

 

I am going to work on that right now.  

Shirley in CA

P.S.  Can you read Portuguese

- Original Message - 

From: Marcio Borba   

To: azores@googlegroups.com 

Sent: Wednesday, November 24, 2010 8:04 AM

Subject: [AZORES-Genealogy] Terceira ancestors Justa Coelho x. Pedro
Goncalves Linhares

 


Hello group 

 

I came across something in one of my lines.

I have Justa Coelho, b. Feb.8.1582 in Se, Angra do Heroismo, Terceira and
married to Pedro Goncalves Linhares baptizing a child in Porto Judeu Dec. 8
1644. 62 years after!!! I believe some genealogical references are incorrect
as for the parents of Justa Coelho married to Pedro, as a daughter of Joao
Garcia Romayo and Barbara Coelho, more likely a grandaughter and possible
daughter of a Justa Coelho, born in 1582.

 

Mabe the Genealogias da Ilha Terceira by Jorge Forjaz might have something
about it.

 

Any help would be apreciated

Marcio Borba 
Feel the Azores... visit http://azorean-roots.blogspot.com
 


  

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Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: What time of the year is best to go to the Azores

[Vivian Christy]

Thank you all for your help.  Vivian (Silva) Christy
 



From: Cheri Mello 
To: azores@googlegroups.com
Sent: Friday, November 11, 2011 8:28 PM
Subject: Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: What time of the year is best to go to the 
Azores


I will have to beg to differ with Katharine on a couple of points.

I've gone to Ponta Delgada on 4 different trips in either July or August.  I've 
never seen it overrun with tourists.  Actually, out of my 4 trips there, I've 
only seen 1 other tourist once and they came only 1 day.  It was me the other 
days. I did take a trip with Shirley Allegre.  Shirley will correct me, but 
besides some students, I believe we were the only Americans there.

Also, the only time I had a problem with humidity was when I was on Terceira.  
I was there for 2 weeks in July I believe.  I didn't have a problem with 
humidity on Sao Miguel on any of my 4 trips there.  I think that the islands 
probably differ a bit in their micro climates.

My two cents,
Cheri Mello
Listowner, Azores-Gen
Researching: Vila Franca, Ponta Garca, Ribeira Quente, Ribeira das Tainhas, 
Achada

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[AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Help with planning a trip to Lisbon and Azores

[Vivian Christy]

Hello All,   
 
My sister and I have decided we would like to spend one day in Lisbon and then 
the other 6 days in the Azores. We want to go for a week sometime in May 2012.
 
Since our family is from Pico and I would need to get copies of birth, Marriage 
and death records from Lajes do Pico. Would I get them there?
 
I only would have a week there so want to make the most of the trip.  
 
Does anyone know of a travel agent that would be good to use.  My sister wants 
a more structured trip.  
 
I mainly want to make sure I can get copies of the records in Lajes do Pico.  
The dates and names of our relatives I have and they were born and died in the 
1800's & 1900's.
 
I know that some of you have said if the records are old you would have to get 
them from some other place.  I remember someone said if they are over a hundred 
years they have to come from the Archives in Portugual and not the Azores.  Is 
that correct?
 
We also wanted to take a ferry over to Sao Jorge for the day.  We may want to 
go to one of the other islands also.
 
Since I have never been I want to make sure I get the most of the trip.  What 
is the best way to do that?
 
Any suggestions:
 
Thank you in advance for all your help,
Vivian (Silva) Christy

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Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Help with planning a trip to Lisbon and Azores

[Cheri Mello]

Hi Vivian,

Old Pico records are in the archives in Horta, Faial.  The 1900s records
should be at the Civil Registry.  Pico has 3.  Each freguesia belongs to a
Civil Registry.  You go to the corresponding Civil Registry.

I had the name of an agent.  Give me a couple of days to hunt down the
info.  I don't think Con Ginny Al is around anymore, but I could be
mistaken.
Cheri Mello
Listowner, Azores-Gen
Researching: Vila Franca, Ponta Garca, Ribeira Quente, Ribeira das Tainhas,
Achada

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Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: What time of the year is best to go to the Azores

[John Raposo]

My favorite time to go to the S. Miguel is in the very late summer thru mid 
November. After that it begins to rain quite a bit and the winter months are 
absolutely miserable due to pea-soup thick fog, sometimes for days on end, 
rain, and dampness. Many of the older homes still have no heat to take the 
chill and dampness out of the air.
 
Everybody should see the Santo Cristo festival once. However, once is quite 
enough for me. Ponta Delgada, a town of 25,000 swells to 100,000 for the 
festa.Getting in and out of Ponta Delgada on that weekend can be challenging if 
you are driving a car (using taxis and the bus during the festas is preferred, 
but finding a cab that has not been reserved can also be a challenge). The best 
thing to do is to stay in Ponta Delgada for the festa.
 
I have little tolerance for humidity, so although I like the lazy, hazzy days 
of an Azorean summer, the humidity can be even more oppressive than it 
sometimes is in July in New England, though never as hot. 
 
I love spending time on S. Miguel, so given the chance, I would go at anytime, 
but if I were to go in winter, I would stay in a climate controled hotel rather 
than in the village or in the homes of friends in the city.
 
John



From: Vivian Christy 
To: "azores@googlegroups.com" 
Sent: Saturday, November 12, 2011 4:47 AM
Subject: Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: What time of the year is best to go to the 
Azores


Thank you all for your help.  Vivian (Silva) Christy
 



From: Cheri Mello 
To: azores@googlegroups.com
Sent: Friday, November 11, 2011 8:28 PM
Subject: Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: What time of the year is best to go to the 
Azores


I will have to beg to differ with Katharine on a couple of points.

I've gone to Ponta Delgada on 4 different trips in either July or August.  I've 
never seen it overrun with tourists.  Actually, out of my 4 trips there, I've 
only seen 1 other tourist once and they came only 1 day.  It was me the other 
days. I did take a trip with Shirley Allegre.  Shirley will correct me, but 
besides some students, I believe we were the only Americans there.

Also, the only time I had a problem with humidity was when I was on Terceira.  
I was there for 2 weeks in July I believe.  I didn't have a problem with 
humidity on Sao Miguel on any of my 4 trips there.  I think that the islands 
probably differ a bit in their micro climates.

My two cents,
Cheri Mello
Listowner, Azores-Gen
Researching: Vila Franca, Ponta Garca, Ribeira Quente, Ribeira das Tainhas, 
Achada

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RE: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Help with planning a trip to Lisbon and Azores

[nancy jean baptiste]

Hi Vivian,
 
May will be pretty in Pico. I know a very good guide/taxi driver who speaks 
fabulous english and portuguese bothhe's from Pico but lived in RI for many 
years and has been back in Pico for about 15 years. He knows the island's every 
nook and cranny and is extremely helpful in whatever way you need. His name is 
Fernando Sousa and I'm happy to give you his contact info if you'd like. Day 
trips to Sao Jorge are FUN! I like to buy my tickets online at Transmacor ahead 
of time but in May there shouldn't be crowd problems. There are beautiful 
adegas to stay in.we like either  Adegas do Pico which has several to 
choose from also, Casa da Terra Alta both have online sitesAdega do Canto 
is lovely too and can be found under Casa's Goulart.
 
Let me know if you'd like info regarding any of this Pico info,
 
Nancy Jean Baptista
(Cardosa/o, da Silva, Peixoto, de Castro and others from Candelaria, Pico)



From: gfsche...@gmail.com
Date: Sat, 12 Nov 2011 06:46:06 -0900
Subject: Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] Re: Help with planning a trip to Lisbon and 
Azores
To: azores@googlegroups.com

Hi Vivian,


Old Pico records are in the archives in Horta, Faial.  The 1900s records should 
be at the Civil Registry.  Pico has 3.  Each freguesia belongs to a Civil 
Registry.  You go to the corresponding Civil Registry.


I had the name of an agent.  Give me a couple of days to hunt down the info.  I 
don't think Con Ginny Al is around anymore, but I could be mistaken.
Cheri Mello
Listowner, Azores-Gen
Researching: Vila Franca, Ponta Garca, Ribeira Quente, Ribeira das Tainhas, 
Achada

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