Author: Grumpy
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Pottering in the Garden: A Fun Day Off
In a battle against boredom. I tackle garden chores, meet a Kestrel, burned branches and drowned in G&T’s, only to receive the silent treatment from Maria for my “hard work”. Cheers!
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Experience A Taste of Camara de Lobos’ Seafood Specialties
Sis and Tony’s final day was a mix of majestic statues, colorful houses, and delicious seafood. Dinner featured the infamous Nakita, which turned a mate green—cheers to memorable farewells!
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Exploring Funchal: Cable Car and Toboggan Adventures
Sis and Tony embarked on an adventure to Monte via a scenic cable car, enjoyed a not-so-heart-pounding toboggan ride, and ended the day with a wood-fired BBQ featuring spicy ribs and a lot of wine!
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Celebrating 60 Years: A Madeira Birthday Adventure
Today celebrates my sister’s 60th birthday. We enjoyed a picturesque day visiting coastal Ribeira Brava, exploring a market, and indulging in a delightful mountain restaurant with beautiful views and great food.
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Explore Madeira’s North Coast: Sao Vicente, Seixal, and Porto Moniz
Today’s adventure took us to picturesque north coast gems: Sao Vicente for surfing, Seixal’s black sands, and Porto Moniz’s magical rock pools. Afterward, we devoured a cheese board at home—recipe not required!
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Gardening Chronicles: Weeds, Lizards, and Beer
Today started with barking dogs and a gardening adventure that nearly involved a heart attack, lizard surprises, and beer. Dinner made it all worth it, despite the chaos!
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Getting around
Well the royals arrived last night, they had to keep their sunglasses on because the Casa was fucking GLEAMING !!!! We’re doing the tourist guide bit today, which we both enjoy too. It’s a place called The Valley of the Nuns. In Portuguese, it’s Curral das Freiras. What a stunning place. The history is that in…
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Smokey’s Mischief: A Dog’s Impact on Everyday Life
Smokey the hat-eating dog strikes again! With a wrecked rug and cleaning frenzy for a birthday visit.
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Family Moments: A Day with Our Granddaughters
Today was a gardening adventure! I’m planting a mystery berry bush and confused by purple chilies. Plus, the princesses—my granddaughters—are adorable but a handful, especially devilish Bella!
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Morning Madness: Smokey’s Destruction and Garden Troubles
Little Bastard Smokey wrecks Cookie’s scratch post. Gardening pain. Maria’s dinner of Carbonara. Cheers to beer and backaches. What a day!
Grumpy in Madeira 