Category: Travel

The Madeira flower festival takes place in April every year after Easter to celebrate springtime when the flowers are at their peak.  Most towns decorate with wreaths, or banners, or walls of flowers.  We waited until Sunday to visit the capital city Funchal where the Flower festival parade was to take place. The city is… Continue reading Funchal

Last night the winds were fierce, but this morning a beautiful rainbow greets us.   The forecast is for rainy, cooler, and windy weather so a hike in a sheltered area is in order.  At the north east part of the island is the town of Santana. We attempt to find a hike called Caldera Verde… Continue reading Santana

Our first cloudy, rainy day.  We have to pick up our other daughter and boyfriend today at the airport, so the plan is to make our way slowly back to the airport sightseeing along the way. First stop is Camara de Lobos – named for the sea lions that are found here in abundance. It… Continue reading Camara de Lobos & Machico