Madeira - NOT JUST WINE, BUT ISLAND David and Janice, the UK has been almost 9 months since we returned from our trip in North America, and the British winter was gradually bother us, so we decided to go for long in warmer climates to bask in the sun a bit. Why we chose the island of Madeira? To begin, we heard a lot about their wine and food, and also my younger brother Michael once visited the island and was very pleased with the ride. We thought that we too should go there. Land transport there not to get too much water around, so that in Stansted Airport (London, ca. Perevi.) We boarded the plane, which is kindly provided by the company "Easy Jet". Many of our friends were already in Madeira, some of them more than once. They noted that the island "delightful weather." These two quite decent words always made us chop because they usually meant that there is "always the rain." Well, nothing. We'll see. Yet we were told that the airport of the island has recently lengthened the runway, the planes did not fall into the Atlantic Ocean. For passengers, all these aircraft - not an easy job: sitting in a chair, like sausages, fasten your seat belts, so as not to fall out of it, when was the last jump powerful engines herald that the plane touched the short strip. But for the pilot is still more complicated: he just bites his lip and rests on his knees in the dashboard at each landing. But I can assure you with us all in order, we have flown successfully. But Funchal in Madeira, except for wine, food and advice of Michael, of course, there are some pleasant moments for us: great walks (mostly on flat terrain), unique culture and stunning scenery. You must have noticed that I did not mention bird watching. This was because the island is not so many birds, although some of them are endemic (species, distribution is limited to certain area, prim.perev.), And we will try to find them, if time permits. Oh, and golf. There are three golf courses, but we will have only a couple of weeks, so it's not the main thing. This Madeira If someone of the readers have been to Madeira, then he must know that the local language is not easy to understand. By and large, it sounds like German. Local dealing with tourists, speak Portuguese, because, as you know, Madeira is a part of Portugal. However, the islanders also know German, English and often French, and quite well. Gregarious waiters in the narrow alleys of the capital of Madeira, Funchal, turned to us when we passed: "Guten Morgen!" We smiled politely. They deftly switched to English: "Good morning! Tea, coffee, light breakfast? "They, of course, the Portuguese, but just can not say. We went into a cafe, trying to take shelter from heavy rain. The waiter brought us coffee: "Here's your kofeek!" - He said with a London accent, smiling broadly. "Where did you learn English?" - I asked. "At school" - he replied immediately. I bet every day he looks on TV English TV series. A small black-and-white television was placed on a stand above the bar, reminding the days when everyone was watching a comedy show "Mr. Bean". Rocks of volcanic origin, which are so prevalent in Madeira, abruptly cut off by the waters of the Atlantic Ocean. Island all year round - from the rocky coast to the peaks of the mountains - is dominated by a temperate climate, turned into a beautiful botanical paradise with intricately arranged terraces of banana trees. The trees are decorated with blue bags that protect the fruit from spiders and other pests. Everywhere visible white house with balconies, balustrades and terracotta tiles, timidly nestled in the picturesque ledges of steep slopes. Roadsides are decorated with golden utesnika bushes, juniper and gorgeous bright spots hydrangea and African lilies. From our small hotel (room I booked over the Internet, as well as airline tickets) in the town of Kanik de Baishev that a few kilometers from Funchal, overlooking the cliff, behind which could see the Atlantic Ocean. A pleasant surprise was the cooing of the Mediterranean shearwater, who flew in for the night in their nest under our window. (Every morning before dawn the birds went to sea, but this morning we will never have heard). The hotel provided us with accommodation and breakfast, so we had a great opportunity in the evenings to dine in town, a little stroll, taste local food and see people. Read more:
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