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The Azores Islands.

Friday, January 4, 2008

Arcos do Cachorro - Pico Island - Arches of the Puppy - Azores

Impressive group of lavas next to the sea, perforated by many grottoes and tunnels. Volcanic arches over the sea. Rocks with curious shapes, one of them resembling the muzzle of a dog which possibly gave the place its name (Arcos do Cachorro means Arches of the Puppy).




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