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And then there were clowns

Posted on April 3, 2017 by jingsandthings

In the week before the carnival in Funchal the broad boulevard beside our apartment turned into a riotous mass of swirling shapes and colour. Madeira was in party mood. Bright awnings pierced with shapes were slung between trees. Beneath these, numerous stalls … Continue reading →

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Carnival in Madeira

Posted on March 24, 2017 by jingsandthings

The colour, glitter and liveliness of this amazing parade. Continue reading →

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