Kevin, Lorna and me

Cruise to Madeira

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January 7th 2020
4:45 alarm call! Fortunately all or cases packed and ready so we just need to get dressed. Many thanks to Gordon our kind neighbour who offered us a lift to Scotch Corner. Our Eavesway coach is ready and waiting and we set off at 6:30 in the dark with heavy rain. After a comfortable coach journey we arrive in Southampton at 13:30. After a speedy check in and security check we are on board Balmo ... read more

Europe » Portugal » Madeira

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Following its heyday as a world power during the 15th and 16th centuries, Portugal lost much of its wealth and status with the destruction of Lisbon in a 1755 earthquake, occupation during the Napoleonic Wars, and the independence in 1822 of Brazil a... ... read more