Grumpy in Madeira

Bom Dia guys,

Ok so today we treated ourselves. We went for lunch to Camara de Lobos with a couple of friends. Mack and Annie.

Mack is a retired electrician from Guernsey in the Channel Islands. He has obviously had a few shocks over the years. He’s as bald as a coot. He has blown his hair clean off.

He’s a nice guy, who’s as Grumpy as me (if not Grumpier) probably why we get on well.

Annie is from Madeira, she is a lovely down to earth lady who just wants to have a laugh albeit with a few Vinho Verde’s

She has a special laugh that sounds like a porkie with hiccups. She can’t help but snort when she’s really laughing. It’s contagious, and she starts everyone off.

They are great company.

There is the Festa of Sao Pedro (festival of St Peter) coming up. Camara de Lobos is getting ready for it by decorating all the streets. The boats are being moved out of the harbour. They are turning the carpark into a bar and restaurant centre.

It really is a great experience. They erect a big stage for lots of singers/bands and entertainment.

We had lunch at Churchill’s restaurant overlooking the harbour. We all had seafood. It was delish. Although poor Mack is more of a meat eater and didn’t really eat too much, he was pleasing Annie (bless).

Be aware of the Sangria, it’s delicious but very pricey 25 euros a jug. We needed a stiff drink when we realized.

It is a nice restaurant though, food was lovely and what a view.

After lunch we went for a walk about and a few drinks. The little bars always give you nibbles with drinks. We found one that was giving chicken and milho. This was much to Mack’s delight.

It was a great day!!!!

Many thanks to Mack & Annie.