Montag, 12. November 2012

Isle of Madeira - 2nd journey



View from Hotel Pestana Palms, Funchal

Cruise ship "Costa Deliziosa" heading for  the port of Funchal
Promenade from Funchal to Camara de Lobos

Camara de Lobos: Production of stock fish
Along the Levada da Serra from Camacha to Monte

Nice bike fence

Fire can't kill an Eucalyptus tree.

Oxfoot stair

Along the Levada da Serra from Sitio das Quatro Estradas to Portela

The fern feels good on the old oak tree.

Reenginered  part of the Levada
Along the Levada do Canical from Marocos to the Canical tunnel

A brook crossing the Levada; the hiker can keep his  feet dry by using the stairs.



An irresistible offer; good luck best to the hopeful shop owner!

Funchal, "The Ritz"

Tea for two in "the Ritz"

In the Botanic Garden


Nice cafe in the Botanic Garden



Some sort of fern
Left one prepared by a cord for cut




Umbrella tree (Schefflera actionophylla)

Doing an excellent job as a lawnmower already for such a long time


Water flower



Curral das Freiras (Nuns Valley) - chestnut feast - this year unfortunately cold and rainy

Funchal, View from the park of Quinta Vigia


Funchal, park of Quinta Vigia






looking for freedom