Tag Archives: Funchal Madeira

Blooming cheerful

Posted on January 26, 2014 by jingsandthings

In case my view of Madeira’s mountains have given the impression the island is austere and bleak, it is far from it. And although we were there in December a surprising number of plants were flowering in bright, cheerful colours. … Continue reading →

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Think Madeira, think…?

Posted on January 11, 2014 by jingsandthings

Madeira. The name to me always conjured up somewhere slightly exotic, the iconic Reid’s Hotel, somewhere I’d probably never visit, the plain (often overly yellow) cake. I had only the vaguest of ideas what the island might be like, and … Continue reading →

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Have a great time

Posted on December 19, 2013 by jingsandthings

Just back from a holiday in Madeira where husband and I were enjoying some balmy weather, a bit of pampering and eye-widening sights before the final rush to the 25th. Time is running away and still so much to do … Continue reading →

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