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Friday, February 8, 2013

Notable Souvenirs - Saint Michael, Azores

Deciding what to bring back from Saint Michael can be quite difficult since the Portuguese make many quality products. Here is a list of a few examples you might want to take home with you:
1. Wine.
2. Cheese like Saint Jorge's.
3. Gold jewelry. The Portuguese use 18k which is purer than most American jewelry.
4. Terracota (barro) items like a grill (assador de barro), vases or candlesticks. These are often beautifully painted with acrylic white, blue and yellow paint.
5. Rosaries and religious items from Santo Cristo dos Milagres.
6. Hand painted porcelain tiles depicting Portuguese scenes or buildings. These are usually white and blue.

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