This Blog is intended to be Personal but also Informative.
It is about my life change, moving from the UK to Madeira Island, my day to day living. My two dogs Smokey and Bandit. My big fat cat Cookie. Maria my long suffering partner. Two beautiful granddaughters and my activities now, such as stunning Lavada walks, beautiful scenery, the diverse insect and animal life. DIY in my house, sampling the local Vinho, Beers, Poncha and cooking delicious local dishes.
Exploring Ilha das Alves: Birds, Koi, and Family Fun
Today, we explored Bird Island, where girls fed enormous Koi Carp and squawking Macaws. After a free beach plunge, we crashed a Festa for food, drinks, and lots of merry-making. Sleep came easy!
Festa Celebration and Balustrade Restoration Stories
A guy enjoys a bustling fish festival, overindulges, regrets it, and realizes age means hangover recovery isn’t what it used to be, all while repainting a balustrade.
Morning Adventures: Dogs, Cats and Ratos.
A day in the life of a pet owner: from dodging a rat gift at breakfast to a dog spa day, discovering lizards, and finally enjoying pizza and Poncha. Burials and bliss!
Creepy Crawlies of Madeira: Meet the Beasties.
Welcome to Madeira, where critters party like it’s prehistoric times! Cockroaches and spiders of all sizes abound, while curious centipedes haunt your dreams – or just your bed. Enjoy the creepiness!
Smokey’s Mischief & Our Artful Funchal Trip.
From Smokey’s fuckery to Funchal’s cultural sites. Artists on drugs and a dog with a death wish.
A Night in Porto Moniz: Music, Food, and Fun at the Festa
Off to Festa at Porto Moniz, where rock pools meet rock music. Garlic bread, a pig feast, plenty of booze, and fireworks—three days needed for recovery. Until next time, Festa!
Exploring the Medieval Festa in Machico
We ventured to a Medieval Festa in Machico, feasting on octopus and tangerine ponchas, which rendered our legs useless. Next stop: Porto Moniz for more mischief!
A Day in Madeira: Dogs, Spiders, and Scenic Walks
This morning, I faced a hairy eight-legged terror that sent my pets into hiding. After a thrilling morning of terror and chaos, we maxed out our steps—and then I baked a cake!
Discover the Delights of Santo da Serra’s Sunday Market
Early morning road trip to Santo da Serra: markets, local delights, strong wine, and a seafood rice recipe that might just scare off the Vinho Seca!
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