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Anchorages: |
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 | Angra do Heroismo: Anchor in front of Clube Nautico on
western side of harbor in sand with good holding |
| Praia da Victoria: Anchor near northern side of breakwater |
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Marinas: |
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| Angra: Under construction; floating docks are
functional but marina amenities are not; excellent rates |
| Praia da Victoria: Marina seems to be finished |
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Check In/Out Procedures: |
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| Angra: All facilities available at temporary office at
commercial port |
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Cruiser Amenities: |
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| Laundry: Angra Seco Lavandaria Talao, Rua do Rego (Alto das
Covas), 33; 2.25/Euro per kilo, phone 295-217-900; avoid
Lavandrias Crida in town center which charges 2.25/Euro for sheets and
towels and then 2/Euro for each individual clothes item!!!! |
| Internet: free DSL connection at Centro Cultural e de Congressos,
Rua Canada Nova; ask for Fillip Alexandre's permission |
| Dentist: Joana Simoes Flores; Rua Direita, 42, Angra;
phone 295-218-107; cements loose crowns |
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Restaurants: |
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| Angra: Restaurante Marisqueira "O BOM GARFO", Rua Sao Joao, 7 |
| Angra: Casa De Peixe overlooking port; very salty! |
| Angra: Chinese restaurant overlooking port: excellent |
| Biscoitos: Casa de Pasto Almeida, Caminho do Concelho, 143,
phone 295-989-249; excellent fare of great value for lunch while
waiting to tour wine museum |
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Menu Items: |
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| Galao ("ga-lum"): similar to a small latte |
| Singapore Noodles, Peking Duck, Chicken Curry at only Chinese
restaurant |
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Provisions: |
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| Modelo; take a taxi to and from for 3-4 euros/trip |
| Fresh market open downtown 7-4, Monday through Friday |
| Small local supermarket Rua Da Guarita |
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Recommendations: |
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| Angra Museum: Professionally coordinated in 1500's convent which
survived the 1980 earthquake |
| Walking tour of the town |
| Touradas a Corda (Bull run in streets of local town); check with tourist info for
current locations |
| Furnas do Enxofre (holes in ground where sulphurous gases emerge) |
| Caves: Algar do Carvao (2.50 E); Gruta do Natal (2 E);
Furna D'Agua (1300-1600 only) |
| Praia da Victoria: if not by boat, by car; USAF base
supports Modelo's American choice of foods |
| Wine museum at Biscuito; eat lunch first for real treat at Casa
de Pasto Almeida and let them order for you! |
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Transportation: |
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Good selection of
taxis and rental cars |
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Misc Information: |
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All information valid in July, 2003 |
