My aunt and I are taking a flight soon.

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70. Its been many decades since I have been to the Azores

but from what I read it is becoming a retirement mecca. Mainland Portugal is as well. It is bucolic, slow paced and relaxing. That was my impression even in Lisbon.
The sun is never too hot in the Azores and kind of windy; it is a collection of islands in the middle of the Atlantic. Cod fish dinners are a unique experience; so many ways to apply culinary arts to cod. Beaches are a solitary experience, wide and long with waves from deep, dark waters. Lots of fishermen and no hawking vendors. Some of these statements are recollections from long ago and are verified by some descriptions I read in current articles.

I enjoyed Lisbon and have co workers who have purchased homes along the Portuguese coast in smaller towns. They have never complained about their life in Portugal. On the contrary they mention how relaxed and easy going daily life is. I still want to go back and explore more.
There is even one world renown tiny town by the name of Nazare' where every year top notch surfers compete in the Giant Wave contest. Porto is another town I have heard about and would like to visit.
I am certain the climate there for me, would be so much easier to deal with than harsh and cold winters. I dread winter.
I have found the Portuguese do their best to help if they feel a language barrier. Most information can also be obtained in English. One striking thing that always amazes me about this little country is there is a kind, helpful and patient population residing there.