When I see something beautiful, that I have not seen before…..
It stirs my core.

Not from any bay,
Have I seen an Island as today.

Madeira, a Portuguese Island with its scenic splendors,
shows many natural wonders.

It seems a place that could only appear in a dream,
The prettiest island of all the ones so far…I have seen.

The capital city of,
Seems to have it all.

But mostly flowers, pleasing architecture, and more flowers,
Drawing thousands of tourist with its magical powers.

The village of Camacho, was our first shop,
And we visited a wicker workshop.

Our lady of Monte in a village with the same name,
Was the source of many miracles and has gained much fame.

A walk on Pico do Arieiro the highest point at 5937 feet here,
Along the edge was not without fear.

A lunch at Casa do Abrigo of their specialty espetada food,
combined with the local Madeira wine put everyone in a good mood.

The toboggan ride in a wicker sledge back to Funchal down the hill,
Was a screaming thrill.

It was a two mile ten minute blast,
That came down very fast.

We finished the tour at Old Blandy’s wine Lodge to drink and taste,
The Madeira wine without haste.