Madeira is the largest island and administrative center for the Madeira autonomous Portuguese region. Measuring 35 miles long by 13 miles wide it is known as a floral wonderland due to the extensive colorful vegetation and climate. The island is also thought by some ( mostly tourist companies I assume) to be part of the remains of the lost continent Atlantis. I was recovering slowly from my back problem and we took a walk around the town.
This is a view of the port. It is mostly used by pleasure boats and cruise ships. Madeira has a volcanic origin. You can see how quickly and steeply the land raises.
This is sailboat country.
This sailboat came in as we were docking. Seems they had a run in with some weather and lost their sails.
The housing is very tightly packed and climbs up the sides of the volcano.
Some views from around town. You can see how hilly it is and covered with trees and flowers.
I think this is a taxi stand….
You can see how steep the hills are by the bridge in the center of the pictures. You can also see that there is weather moving in.
Another bridge shot.
The people in the lower town see clouds. The people who live at the top are in fog.
That is all we have for Funchal. It is really a very lovely town and Noreen would like to go back when we are more “mobile.”
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