Today we had another 12km hike ahead of us, this time leaving the caldera behind and making the 1350m down to Pai Antonio.

We initially had an even hike in the caldera passing by the destroyed (and partially rebuilt) village of Bangaeira, then through a bit of forest (lucky enough to be spared by the lava) until we hit the caldera rim. From here it was downhill through lush vegetation, full of fruit trees, coffee bushes and agave. After a total of about five hours (incl. breaks) we made it to Pai Antonio, where we were picked up by car for the drive back to São Filipe.