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Everybody seems to concentrate on the beauty of Madeira, and the lovely city of Funchal rarely gets a look in. So, I thought I would post some photos of the city. Of course, it is practically impossible to take any photos in Madeira without there being some kind of breathtakingly beautiful scenery in the background. I love Funchal. It has everything I need in a city. Sunshine, sea breezes, lots of shops, beautiful buildings, and lots and lots of places to drink coffee and eat. According to Mrs McMuffin, Madeira is Portuguese for 'wood', or in this context, probably 'forest' is more appropriate. Funchal, apparently, is Portuguese for 'fennel'. Just thought you might like to know that.
By the way, the tumbled down house is the one that I have had my eye on since we first started visiting Madeira four or five years ago. It sits right on the edge of a beautiful park. I was disappointed to hear that some famous footballer had bought a floor of the building next door, so I imagine house prices will start to rocket soon.
mr mcmuffin on 22 Jun 2004 @ 12:25 PM ✲ Permalink
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beautiful picies! I bet you already refer to that house as 'our house', don't you?
Funnily enough whilst you were away my Yankee magazine arrived and since we have a very large Portuguese community here there was a big article about the portuguese festival in Fall River and after that an article on Madeira along with recipes etc. Rather apt I thought.
Posted by: jo | 22 Jun 2004 13:58:24
But I already saw all this on Sandy's pages....
Posted by: Steve | 22 Jun 2004 17:30:43
What a git!
Posted by: mr mcmuffin | 22 Jun 2004 17:47:45
Great pictures! Thanks for sharing them!
Posted by: Retro Girl | 22 Jun 2004 19:19:34
haha, thanks Steve! But where's your pic taken in that wicker sledge and did you go to Nun's valley for the caramel liqueur - Steve's gonna be disappointed if not.
Posted by: Sandy | 22 Jun 2004 19:27:25
