Azores-Where to Stay, What's to See

[boatman61]

Originally Posted by Shrubb

Please read my post better, the problem is not with eating out and small items, I pointed out payments for 2,000 € or more for professionals working for boaters and not accepting ccs.

I did read your post and nowhere was there €2000+ written.. if it was an AMEX Card not surprised.. if a Visa Card yes.. I have paid a €2300 bill with my Visa card.

[Shrubb]

And you could not in Ponta Delgada, they (chandlery, electronics provider, sailmaker, etc.) accept no credit card at all.

[boatman61]

Then how did you pay for what you claim you were being threatened with legal action for non payment in Gibraltar.
Very confusing.. problem seems with your bank.
Horta is okay, maybe you should stop there next time.

[Shrubb]

A new bank transfer, which this time was successful. Actually my bank was responsible of payment failure, but credit card payment would have avoided all difficulties.

[stimpsonjcat]

Originally Posted by Dockhead

You might also consider crossing by the Northerly route via Ireland, as TJ and his crew did on Rocket Science. It's faster, shorter, and interesting sailing, with likely better wind. Then you can make your way to the Med at your leisure by the usual route.

Can you give a little more detail on this 'northerly route via Ireland' route?

[belizesailor]

Currently in the Azores. Awesome. Wont have much time this visit, but wife and I are already talking of an extended return visit.