I think you made the right choice. Pretty much everyone is telling me to go hike up here or go check out the hot springs there, it seems like you kinda go around and see everything, which is perfect for right now with Covid, just gonna go driving/hiking all weekend and not worry about places being crowded. Haven't done the Azorian beef yet, but did a glass of the wine.
Ya moving back to the states is gonna be an adjustment, can't figure out why flying in the US is so much more expensive than in Europe. Going from Lisbon to Paris for 80 Euros for a weekend compared to going from DC to Charleston for 250 dollars. I'm sure there is a reason, but flight prices are going to be such a mood killer when I go back.
I doubt my work trips to Barcelona and Madrid happen over the next month (as well as all other personal travel) so just gonna enjoy being out while I can.