PortugalAutonomous Region of MadeiraFunchal MunicipalitySanta LuziaNossa Senhora de Socorra32°38’52” N 16°53’51” W
PortugalAutonomous Region of MadeiraFunchal MunicipalitySanta LuziaNossa Senhora de Socorra32°38’52” N 16°53’51” W
November 16, 2023 in Portugal ⋅ ☁️ 22 °C
This morning we went out into the Atlantic on a catamaran on a whale watching trip. I wasn't expecting to see any, but after an hour we met first a group of beaked whales, then a pod of pilot whales.Read more
We have water coming from the skies here but no whale pods to admire just pea pods from the market. That jet in the blue sky seems unreal compared to the heavy cloud over Wendover. [Eve]
PortugalAutonomous Region of MadeiraFunchal MunicipalitySanta LuziaRibeira das Cales32°38’53” N 16°53’50” W
November 17, 2023 in Portugal ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
Not doing anything all day.... !
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Tonight going for dinner at the restaurant of Blandy's, the main bodega of madeira wine, with a view of tasting some different ones to the ones we know. CouldRead more
PortugalAutonomous Region of MadeiraFunchal MunicipalitySanta LuziaRibeira das Cales32°38’53” N 16°53’50” W
November 18, 2023 in Portugal ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
A quick walk down to the Blandys shop to stock up on madeira to bring home. They have a great scheme where you buy the wine in the shop, but you then pick it up in the Blandys branch at the airport,Read more
I remember the market in Funchal so well and Blandy’s but not the well organised transport to the airport!!! [Eve]
PortugalAutonomous Region of MadeiraFunchal MunicipalitySanta LuziaRibeira das Cales32°38’53” N 16°53’50” W
November 19, 2023 in Portugal ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C
Funchal has a really good deep water port and it's a favourite of the cruise lines. The city is completely geared up for them and there have been two or three here every day. Then this morning whileRead more
I think I would manage 5 minutes sitting outside before my fingers turned blue and I dropped my glass of wine!!! [Eve]