The Original Madeira Island News Blog
Today’s photo from Tom
"Der, please post that nice dog on your board. I have found him on Monte today. It is lost dog little bit skinny but well behaving … Read more
Today’s photo – Many thanks to … Bird : "I guess each of these has its point. My own preference is for no. 3, which has some drama but is … Read more
With more photos than I can ever use, this was the best way to use some up. Many thanks to Tom, Pete, Sue, and another for sending them in.
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Dramatic photo from Tom … well you know what I mean : "East river going to mercados … all from that photo point has been destroyed".
Many thanks to Paul … Read more
Today’s photo – Many thanks to Elize … Funchal, after the flood had gone. I have received loads of photos, many thanks.
Please bear in mind that I am on … Read more
Today’s photo – from Der … Another of the Ribeira Brava, and this was some hours after the flood subsided. I have had other photos sent in, many thanks, but … Read more
Mud ankle deep, and water knee deep met many of those who left their front doors this Saturday morning. Torrential rain throughout the night fulfilled the weather forecasters dire prediction … Read more
Today’s photo – Many thanks to Tom … "strange light on the sea during sun rise".
Many thanks to Becky for these web snippets :
"Madeira has a long and … Read more
Today’s photo – Many thanks to Pete … Norwegian Jade ship 10 February 2010
Many thanks to Becky for these hiking web snippets :
"The things I read about Madeira … Read more
Today’s photo – Many thanks to Rita … "Pride of Madeira taken at Pico Alto"
Many thanks to Elaine (East) for these web snippets :
Vimeo site. Daniell77 has uploaded … Read more
Today’s photo – Many thanks to Pete … "pride of Madeira"
Many thanks to Becky for these videos :
A little snippet of this year’s Funchal Carnaval, it’s marked "Parte … Read more
Today’s photo – Many thanks to Tom … "annobannana growing in a very unusual place"
Many thanks to Becky for some more web snippets :
‘Funchal by the Moonlight’ composed … Read more
Today’s photo – Many thanks to Pete … "I told you the ball was too big".
Only the one carnival photo received at ‘going to print’ , so back to … Read more
This came in at 12.55 am this morning from Migratory Bird … many thanks for the exceptional effort. It is of course dear old Uncle Bertie disguised as Vasco … Read more
Today’s photo – Many thanks to Pete … Good morning Madeira! The Carnival Time flower
I am sure many will be off to see the Carnival parade tonight in Funchal, … Read more
Well, the weather improved drastically during this morning, and the kids got their chance to show off their carnival-wear thankfully. A much lower participation this year, but a real colour … Read more
Today’s photo – Many thanks to Tom … that odd looking ship again leaving Funchal Port.
Many thanks to Becky again for finding a couple more ‘web snippets’ :
Interesting … Read more
Today’s photo – Many thanks to Rita … Steam engine on the production line of the sugar cane factory in Porto da Cruz.
Many thanks to Becky for finding some … Read more
Today’s photo – Many thanks to Pete … Ship in Funchal harbour Wednesday 3rd February
Thanks a lot for Becky for coming up with a few more web snippets for … Read more
Today’s photo – Many thanks to Rita … "More dark satanic mountains!"
Thanks a lot for Becky for coming up with a few more web snippets (videos) for our enjoyment … Read more
Today’s photo – Many thanks to Pete … “Madeira soil erosion”.
I saw this photo on Flickr titled ‘Natures Fireworks’, which I thought was very clever and appropriate. It was … Read more
Today’s photo – Many thanks to Rita … Banana wash production line at the co-operative in Madalena do Mar.
"I had always heard of Madeira as an island that was … Read more
Today’s photo – Many thanks to Elaine out West … Dried herbs and chillies on sale in Funchal Market
"Toward the end of last year, a delegation of top producers … Read more
Today’s photo – Many thanks to Pete … "For the butterfly lovers. taken Friday 29 January at Funchal Municipal Gardens".
Madeira’s favourite son (no not Rúben Micael) celebrates his quarter … Read more