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the Madeira English church



The English church in Funchal, in Rua do Quebra Costas, has stood for almost 190 years and is a vibrant part of life for dozens of British residents on Madeira island and for many thousands of people from all countries of the world.

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a tree with a day moon






The moon on the tip of a tree branch

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Madeira flag in Quinta Vigia



Madeira island is a portuguese autonomous region. Because that, have a flag that you can see in Quinta Vigia, the official residence of the Madeira island gorvernment president.

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old building with a different top floor




I knew this building in Rua Ivens, north of the Jardim Municipal (municipal garden), for many years.
But had never aroused my attention to the top floor which has a different architecture in Funchal.

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passengers from AIDAstella cyling around the city


Every mondays, like today, the cruise ship AIDAstella returns to Funchal port i winter season. And, every week, some passangers cyling around the city in organized tours. I find some of them one of this days in Santa Catarina Park where there are a chapel with the same name.

lines, shapes and colors


Lines, shapes and colors in the building of the Jesuit College

nature in the city


Natue to emerge from the rocks in a central city street
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