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Chris explores the island of Santa Maria in the Azores, visiting geological and historical landmarks. The trip begins at Malora's Creek, also known as the Giant's Stepping Stones, which features basalt columns.0:09 Access to this site requires caution, as the local road conditions are extremely muddy and prone to trapping vehicles.0:26 The itinerary continues to Pico Alto, the island's highest point at 590 meters, though heavy cloud cover obscures the view from the summit.1:26 The journey proceeds to the village of Santo Espirito for a meal of Pato d'Odilla and Bostellian-style beef.1:44 The final stop is the lighthouse at Ponta del Castello, situated at the southernmost point of both the island and the Azores archipelago.1:50

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