I haven't been able to find out how many cows there are on Terceira but I'm pretty sure they outnumber the people by a longshot. The cattle that live here are often referred to as "happy cows". Driving around the island it's easy to see why they have earned this moniker. In spite of their number, there is way more lush green grass than they could ever eat. There is plenty of room for them to roam in pastures separated by fences made of volcanic rock. They have the right of way on the roads and whatever pasture they are in is most likely to have an ocean view. Here are a few of our favorite cow pictures from around the island.
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At Quinta dos Acores-Great food and even better ice cream as seen below:
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I'm not sure if it's a heart or home plate!
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| Pasture land with ocean views! Note the patchwork lava rock fences. |
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| Cows being moved down the road from one pasture to another. We were in the car following them for about a half a mile. |
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| Enjoying the sun, grass and the view! |
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| Pot Roast and plenty of it! The Portuguese name is Alcatra. It's cooked in a clay pot with red wine for four to five hours. |
