PortugalMadeiraFunchalSão MartinhoIlhéu da Forja32°38’16” N 16°55’50” W
9 de janeiro, Portugal ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C
The gardens were spectacular. Such a vast area with diverse plants and natural features. This trip was worth every penny of the 36 Euro price. I saw three adorable cats, and heard many birds singing.Leia mais
PortugalMadeiraFunchalSão MartinhoIlhéu da Forja32°38’16” N 16°55’50” W 9 de janeiro, Portugal ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C
It's been wet the last few days so I couldn't even check this place out. It's very nice up here. I tried the Madeira beer. Not too bad, lol.
PortugalMadeiraSantanaAchada do MarquêsLombo do Meio32°45’55” N 16°55’12” W
10 de janeiro, Portugal ⋅ ⛅ 12 °C
I am glad the sunrise occurred before the hike. I had plenty of time to setup and prepare. It was spectacular.
PortugalMadeiraFunchalSão MartinhoIlhéu da Forja32°38’16” N 16°55’50” W
10 de janeiro, Portugal ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
After watching the sunrise at Pico do Arieiro, I set off for Pico do Ruivo. The first 2/3 of the hike was very manageable. Some sections had elevation, and others were downhill. There were three longLeia mais
PortugalMadeiraFunchalSanta LuziaPraça do Pelourinho32°38’55” N 16°54’21” W
10 de janeiro, Portugal ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C
A few nights ago, at a taproom, I met two English guys who suggested I visit another beer spot: Funchal Tap. Tonight is the night. I had beef tacos and beef quesadillas. The food is great here. TheLeia mais
PortugalMadeiraFunchalSão MartinhoIlhéu da Forja32°38’16” N 16°55’50” W
11 de janeiro, Portugal ⋅ ☁️ 19 °C
Today, I walked along the coast. It was an area with hotels and restaurants as opposed to the city centre's focus of shopping and tourist attractions. The weather is holding up despite all of theLeia mais
PortugalMadeiraFunchalSão MartinhoIlhéu da Forja32°38’16” N 16°55’50” W
11 de janeiro, Portugal ⋅ 🌙 17 °C
I decided to try a nice restaurant tonight. Atlantic Restaurant was close to my hotel, and their menu looked great. It was really nice inside with a great view of the.....Atlantic. it was empty when ILeia mais
PortugalMadeiraFunchalSanta LuziaSanta Catarina Park32°38’52” N 16°54’53” W
12 de janeiro, Portugal ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C
It's a rainy day today. There have been periods of hard showers. I am lucky I brought my Columbia rain jacket. I stopped at a few places to buy some authentic Madeira items. I had a quick bite at theLeia mais
PortugalMadeiraÁgua de PenaMadeira Airport Bus Station32°41’36” N 16°46’33” W
14 de janeiro, Portugal ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
I was very happily surprised to see a Starbucks at the Madeira airport. I am all ready to board the airplane for Lisbon. I just wish they had coffee mugs with Funchal and Madeira on them.
PortugalDistrito de LisboaBenficaStadion des Lichts38°45’12” N 9°11’5” W 14 de janeiro, Portugal ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C
I arrived into Lisbon a few hours before I could check in. The hotel stored my luggage and I hit the streets to look around. It has been a bit rainy today, but not enough to get me wet. I walkedLeia mais
Looks so beautiful, Mark [Catharine]