A dip in the pool, watching the sunset, BBQ dinner on European time (9:00pm), and a couple nightcaps.  What a great first day in Madeira.  Tinto (the cat) came back again when we started the BBQ. Woke this morning to an already warm and sunny day.  We are going to check out Ponta da Pargo… Continue reading Ponta da Pargo

Welcome to Madeira, discovered in 1419, an archipelago of 4 islands, in the Atlantic off the coast of Africa, owned by Portugal. Our flight was good and the landing not as scary as I had imagined after seeing pictures of the airport.  Our rental car was delivered to the airport by MadPoint and we were… Continue reading Arrived Madeira

Up early this morning to get to the airport for our flight to Madeira.  We had a really good buffet breakfast at the Azoris Garden hotel which included a full breakfast menu, fruits, yogurt, local preserves (fig and guava), and some great local cheese (they are known for having yummy cheese in Sao Miguel  Island). … Continue reading Ponta Delgada, Azores