May 12, 2023 in Portugal ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
It’s a tough life here on Madeira, m’ dear!!! Love the Botanic Gardens, and inner city life, but the streets blow your mind!
#penguinfacts A group of penguins in the water is called a raft but onRead more
PortugalAutonomous Region of MadeiraFunchal MunicipalitySanta LuziaRibeira das Cales32°39’22” N 16°53’51” W May 13, 2023 in Portugal ⋅ 🌙 15 °C
What a different day in downtown Funchal. I love the cobbled streets, the laneways, the orchids in the flower show, the photography gallery explaining the history of photography and Madeira, theRead more
May 14, 2023 in Portugal ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
4WD trip to the NW of Madeira with a bunch of Dutch and German travellers cramped into a tiny Jeep. The roads are ridiculously narrow, winding and steep. Paulo our drive was brilliant and loved it, IRead more
May 14, 2023 in Portugal ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
Climbing from the coast you see some spectacular views. The mountains are rugged, wine grapes grow on narrow terraces and villages are perched in precarious positions. The narrow winding roadsRead more
PortugalAutonomous Region of MadeiraPorto MonizBaixa da Girarda32°52’1” N 17°10’1” W May 14, 2023 in Portugal ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
Over the Madeira mountains and back to the coast. Seawalls protect tiny harbours, it reminds me of Cinque Terra. The black volcanic sand doesn’t do it for me! The lava pools at Porto Monez in the NWRead more
PortugalAutonomous Region of MadeiraPorto da CruzFajã do Milho32°44’34” N 16°49’35” W
May 15, 2023 in Portugal ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
There is so much fruit and a huge variety of flowers grown in Madeira.It is paradise!!!
PortugalAutonomous Region of MadeiraPorto da CruzRibeiro Frio32°44’6” N 16°53’10” W
May 16, 2023 in Portugal ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
Walking the Levadas -irrigation channels- is what you do in Madeira. Construction started in the mid 15th century to bring water from the north to the farms and cities in the south. Today a network ofRead more
May 16, 2023 in Portugal ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
A day in Funchal. Loved the Museum of Sacred Art, as the background of the painting tells a story. Checked out Monte- a Disney Land of art, botany and fun.. flamingos, toboggan rides, peacocks andRead more
PortugalAutonomous Region of MadeiraSantanaRibeira do Cantinho32°48’8” N 16°52’26” W
PortugalAutonomous Region of MadeiraSantanaRibeira do Cantinho32°48’8” N 16°52’26” W
May 17, 2023 in Portugal ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
I took a wander around the back
streets and tiny farms. The volcanic soil and plenty of water are a formula for fantastic crops of beans, corn, spuds and cabbage! The coast is fantastic and I lovedRead more
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And in the blink of an eye, you’re in another world.
Traveler We have a great apartments, a bit of a slog up to theBot Gardens, but an easy return.
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Mosaics spring to life.
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