Flamingo
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This beautiful view from the Monte Carneiro overlook, located on the hill north of Horta, shows the central volcano of Faial Island in the Azores. In the foreground lies the village of Flamengos; nestled in the valley of the same name. Both get their name for the Flemish settlers who arrived in the valley in 1465. The valley has a rich history. In 1597 during one of the Anglo-Spanish Wars; British troops led by Sir Walter Raleigh plundered the area and destroyed many homes and buildings. In 1926 and 1998 destructive earthquakes hit the valley.
In the background; the volcano rises prominently. At its center is a crater that is not visible till one reaches the top and the rim. On the left, the highest peak on the crater's rim, Cabeço Gordo, reaches an elevation of 1,043 meters (3,422 feet).
Flamengos is an agricultural district/valley on the island of Faial, Azores. It is named after its Flemish settlers in the 15th Century. Some 1600 people live in the district, many engaging in dairy farming or growing crops such as corn and oranges and various fruits and vegetables. This lush and idyllic valley is not perfect however; strong earthquakes have repeatedly knocked down buildings here, including in 1936, 1973 and 1995.
View of Flamengo neighborhood from the Cable Car in Sugarloaf, Rio de Janeiro.
It is curious that most boats are facing roughly the same direction. Is this a parking lot?
Faial Island, Azores, 2 May 2017
The Flamengos Valley is one of the more fertile and productive sections of Faial Island. It was originally settled by people from Flanders, hence the name.
O bairro do Flamengo com o Morro da Viúva. Ao fundo, a Baía da Guanabara.
Rio de Janeiro, Brasil.
Tenha um belo domingo.
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Flamengo Neighborhood
With the Widow's Hill. In the background, Guanabara Bay.
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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Caminhando no Flamengo, um dos mais belos bairros da cidade...
Rio de Janeiro, Brasil.
Tenham um belo dia! :-)
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Taking a walk at Flamengo, one of the most beautiful neighborhoods in the city...
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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