Funchal Favourites
“What an unusual harbourside venue,” I said to Mr Word Loft. One minute, we were ambling along watching a regatta, and the next, the Cristiano Ronaldo Museum came into sight. The world-famous footballer is our...
Madeira’s East
The varied landscapes of Madeira make it a superb holiday destination. There is much to see spread over its thirty-five by fourteen miles of terrain. And I soon discovered the east was my favoured part,...
Off in a Jeep
It was a thrilling and bracing trip. Our driver collected Mr Word Loft and me from our hotel to see the north-west of Madeira. ‘Inspired by Nature, True Spirit, Just Feel It’ was the jeep...
Fabulous Funchal
Yellow buses are the best way to see the city’s sights at a leisurely pace. “Take number one to Funchal centre and number two back.” Our holiday advisor’s words about local yellow buses stuck in...
Majestic Madeira – Funchal
“He’s not going to make it.” I nudged Mr Word Loft in the ribs as I referred to the pilot attempting to land our aeroplane, affected by the Trade Winds. We had been circling above...