Dolphin water chute in Santa Cruz.
From Paul :
The Portuguese divide football coaches into two types: the smart and the scientific and the analytical, detailed, more programmed. The UK … Read more
Month: April 2010
North Coast at Ribeira da Janela
Several contributions below from Paul :
EU PASSENGER RIGHTS LAW. Volcanic eruption is proving a major test for EU law, while many travellers have … Read more
Spring flower
3 News stories from Paul :
Portuguese success at the European Judo Championships, Vienna!
Portugal’s Joao Pina has won the gold medal in the -73 weight category with … Read more
Mini motor bikes
Tobi, as well as sending the photo, also sent me a link to Don’s blog, where there is a feature that tells us all the reasons why … Read more
4 contributions from Paul :
Doze pontos! – “Há dias assim" – There are days like these
Que nos deixam sós – That leave us alone
A alma vazia … Read more
"The government will help Madeira and the regional government and, together, we will reconstruct whatever needs reconstruction" says Portuguese Prime Minister Jose Socrates. Link to full article from ‘People’s Daily … Read more
From Tobi.
From Paul :
Python & Chaplin in Madeira!
Python & Chaplin in Madeira! 2 of the great names of world cinema, Geraldine Chaplin e Terry Jones are due to arrive in Madeira on … Read more
Photo from Rita : Looking down into Nuns Valley.
This from Elaine (West) from Wednesday’s Diário de Notícias :
‘Earth Water’ begins to be sold this week in Madeira. … Read more
From Rita : "Der – with the flower festival coming up I know you will be inundated with photos but I have had a visitor these last two weeks who … Read more
Photo of Ribeira Brava beach and the following are from Paul :
‘Expresso’ slideshow: Madeira 50 days after the tragedy
The slideshow includes shots of Funchal, Ribeira Brava … Read more
"Inclement weather view" from Rita
From the BBC : The European Central Bank (ECB) has kept the eurozone interest rate at its record-low level of 1% for the 11th month … Read more
Funchal – hang gliders
This from Elaine (West) : Translation from today’s Jornal da Madeira.
Litter of nine dogs found in a container. A litter of nine dogs was found … Read more
From Tom : "The now defunct cable car to the ghost village near Achadas da Cruz. Scary to ride 450 meters of almost vertical ride. I do not know if … Read more
From Pete : People looking around on sunny a day at Casino car boot sale Funchal.
From Paul : Flights Norwich to Madeira: start 13 May.
image caption: Budget airline … Read more
Full moon over Ribeira Brava Monday 29 March 2010
Photo from Elaine, and article from Saturday’s Jornal da Madeira:
Kennel / cattery with veterinarian from September. The kennel / cattery … Read more
Photo from Pete … "I stand there and hold it back".
More from Paul on the whale show off Calheta :
5 of the largest living predators off Calheta coast! … Read more
Today’s photo from Rita … Prickly pear at Ribeira Brava viewpoint
Madeira smaller life from Pete
From Paul : Whales: more off the Calheta coast in March! “What doesn’t … Read more