Madiera
Saturday, July 18, 2015
Funchal, Madeira Islands, Portugal
Docked at 9.30 and went ashore soon after. Decided to get a hop on hop off bus. It took us to a high point on the island where we got off for some great views. We carried on and stopped at the lido area where we had a drink and a snack lunch. Unfortunately the wifi was absolutely rubbish. On getting back on he bus we noticed that it had wifi so managed to get emails etc to download while having the scenic tour of the island. Next stop we took was where you get the chair lift to Monte. I wanted to come down on the toboggans but George wasn't keen. (Wimp). If I was brave enough to go up and down in the chair lift he had no excuse. I did however shut my eyes at one point where it was exceptionally high up. Walked back to the ship via the old town and a handicrafts market. In the evening after dinner we went to the Casino and then we went to a Queen tribute show. It wasn't nearly as good as the one we saw on the Canberra in 1997. Bit noisy and too much fancy stroboscopic lights etc. After that we went to Harlequin's for a few dances and then an early night as our feet were sore and tired with all the walking.
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