Month: May 2008

TODAY’S PHOTO : Thanks to Sam … Porto Santo and it’s finest asset, taken on a bargain ferry & hotel trip last week. The boat in the distance is the … Read more

TODAY’S PHOTO : Thanks to Wil … another great underwater shot from his diving exploits off the coast of Madeira (is that you in the picture Wil?)

Source : Diário … Read more

TODAY’S PHOTO : Thanks to Josie … the military parade at the weekend marking the Funchal 500 celebrations.

Source : Diário de Notícias 28/5/2008

After the mention of the Ilhas … Read more

TODAY’S PHOTO : Thanks to Tobi … who kindly invited me to raid his Facebook account for photographs, which I have done! There are some fantastic photos on there, but … Read more

TODAY’S PHOTO : Thanks to Vic … the two tall ships referred to by Josie in yesterdays blog. The Creoula(?) on the left, and the Sagres ‘training ship’ on the … Read more

TODAY’S PHOTO & COMMENTARY : Thanks to Josie … Saturday’s military manoeuvres to mark Funchal 500.

“Apart from the speeches, (lasted about 1 hour) it was really good, roads from … Read more

TODAY’S PHOTO : Thanks to Vic … the crowds gathered in Funchal (Friday) to see the naval presence to mark Funchal 500. And there’s that submarine ‘Barracuda’ we saw sneaking … Read more

TODAY’S PHOTO : Borrowed from the Diário, thanks … Vânia Fernandes looking rather scary performing her Eurovision Song Contest entry

Source : Diário de Notícias 23/5/2008

Lead story is about … Read more

TODAY’S PHOTO : Thanks to Vic … spotted on Wednesday … anyone know the name. origin etc?

Source : Diário de Notícias 21/5/2008

One of Madeira’s largest construction companies is … Read more

TODAY’S PHOTO : Thanks to Vic … a sinister looking craft glides it’s way along Madeira’s coast early yesterday morning. Could be a submarine?

In case you hadn’t noticed, today is … Read more

TODAY’S PHOTO : Thanks to Eiryl … one of his neighbours in Santa Maria Maior, doing what human Madeirans do best (relaxing of course!) 

Source : Diário de Notícias 19/5/2008… Read more

TODAY’S PHOTO : Thanks to Vic … a cute picture from the Onion Festival parade in Caniço

Source : Diário de Notícias 17/5/2008

Madeira is the base for 518 lawyers … Read more

TODAY’S PHOTO : Thanks to Vic … Onion Festival Parade in Caniço

Source : Diário de Notícias 17/5/2008

Lead article is about the increases in the prices of beef. Imported … Read more

TODAY’S PHOTO : Thanks to Will … another underwater shot taken off the coast of Madeira

Following on from Part 1 of our guest blog (Wednesday 14th) Sam Cox completes … Read more

skip this one… Read more

TODAY’S PHOTO : Thanks to Tobi … another great photo from the walk at Rabical ’25 Fontes’

Source : Diário de Notícias 16/5/2008

A follow up story relating to the blog report … Read more

TODAY’S PHOTO : Thanks to Alan … it’s pretty, it’s interesting, and a good composition, but next time get out of the car please.

Source : Diário de Notícias 15/5/2008… Read more

TODAY’S PHOTO : Thanks to Tobi … no it’s not a dirty camera lense. This happened a few weeks ago and happens every year at the same time, when a … Read more

TODAY’S PHOTO : The 2008 calendar overview, published by our guest blogger (& publisher)

Today’s guest blog is a bit special, as it’s written by one (if not THE) best … Read more

TODAY’S PHOTO courtesy of the Diário de Notícias 12/5/2008, see story below.

Source : Diário de Notícias 12/5/2008

Headline picture and story is of Madeira’s Cristiano Ronaldo holding up the … Read more

TODAY’S PHOTO : Thanks to Wil … The wonderfully colourful fruit market in Funchal

Source : Diário de Notícias 11/5/2008

Main story of the day is about the newfound ability … Read more

TODAY’S PHOTO : Thanks to Vic … another shot of the mega-cruiser ‘Independence of the Seas’

Source : Diário de Notícias 10/5/2008

The big story of the day was about … Read more

TODAY’S PHOTO : Thanks to Tobi … A great shot of the ‘Independence of the Seas’, the biggest cruise ship ever, in Funchal.

Thanks so much for all the photos … Read more

TODAY’S PHOTO : Thanks to Alan … the rock pool swimming area at Porto Moniz

Source : Diário de Notícias 8/5/2008

Today sees the introduction of new machines to make … Read more