The lizards take over the island of the levadas!

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August 18th 2017

Published: December 30th 2017

The island of the levadas - that pretty much sums up a big part of the hiking trail network on Madeira. These water carrying, tunnel passing, the fields irrigating, hiker pleasing channels, formerly built by slaves, are a sight itself and should be at least one part of any Madeira itinerary. We saw several of them - Levada dos Balcoes, from Ribeiro Frio to Portela, the Levada do Norte to Cabo Gira... Read Full Entry

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Traveling, seeing, taking pictures (a lot ;) ), hiking, snorkeling, swimming, walking, exploring, trying to make the most of the rare time, and being mainly outdoors... The blog is divided into two parts: until 2009 I wrote about my year as a visiting student at the University of Calgary to keep my family informed about what I experienced so far away from home. From 2009 on I summed up my holidays, vacations, travels - however one would call it. I love to see new places, enjoy stunning landscapes - that is one of the main reasons for me to visit another country - and eat some great food. Al... full info

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Ronaldo meets Ronaldo in Funchal

Look at the proportions of the statue. These hands. The head. Is is only me, or are they a bit weird?

Funchal - Capital of Madeira

Fortaleza de Sao Tiago

Focus on the classic car.

Mercado dos Lavradores

Bustling, colorful, multifaceted, but sometimes also smelly (fish market).

Mercado dos Lavradores

Fruits, vegetables, fish, everything the heart could wish for.

Mercado dos Lavradores

Mercado dos Lavradores - the fish market

In the Principality of Pontinha

The Principality of Pontinha

Cats are welcome there, they get food and a spot to sleep.

Cable Car from the waterfront in Funchal to the botanical garden in Monte

Funchal

Colorful decorated doors in the old town of Funchal

Christiano Ronaldo statue at the airport

The most remarkable fact is the non-similarity to the human example. Artistic fail?

Funchal

East tour: Observatory on the Pico do Arieiro

East tour: sheep in Poiso

East tour: trout farm in Ribeiro Frio

East tour: the trouts

East tour: Ribeiro Frio traffic chaos.

East tour: Traditional home in Santana (from Santa Ana)

The house owner was so proud he wanted to show us around.

30th December 2017

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Mike Fossey

Aaah - one of my favourite islands in the world.
I'm pleased to hear that the lizards are still around. They're just one little feature that makes this such a unique place. I've been many times (most recently with my wife on an anniversary trip - https://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Portugal/Madeira/Funchal/blog-712442.html) and your blog makes me want to return. Maybe one day...

27th January 2018

punkcat
punkcat

Thanks!
Thanks, Mike, for your comment! Madeira is a lovely island and, even though it was a spontaneous decision for us to go there, I would definitely come back ☺ I also had a look at your blog entry and enjoyed the pictures ?

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