More of Madeira

First thing in the morning back to Ribiero Frio for the second Levada walk at the location to a spectacular viewing balcony named Balcoas.

Hillsides of yellow flowers

Green is the predominant color

Note hiker on path in middle distance

Purple too

Fog and clouds add interest at the viewing balcony

Birds abound, but only in illustrated form.

Another spectacular view with the narrow eastern end of the island peeking out in the center distance (the hike we couldn't take due to wind and weather)

Nearby town of Santana with old A-frame style house, one of a few left with thatched roof.

Entering one of the more than 100 tunnels, some of which are 2 or 3 kilometers long.

Typical street in center of Funchal with  many doors decorated  cleverly, some defaced.

Quick stop at the farmer's market where, after intense cross-examination, Emma bought a selection of 5 or 6 types of passion fruit at about 20 Euros a kilo

Fado and dinner at Arsenio's restaurant. We were the only ones in the audience until another couple came. An authentic performance.

On the walk back to the hotel a mural captures the totality of Madeira

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