Monte Tobogganing

 So much fun. 2kms wizzing down hill in a wicker cart controlled by 2 men. 

Breakfast time

 Delicious spread! My favourite meal of the day. 

Then a relaxing morning by the pool (inside and outside) overlooking the sea. 

Cable Car to Monte Palace Gardens

It was so good getting an early flight, it gave us chance to take a trip into Funchal Town and catch the cable car to the Palace gardens, up into the mountain and misty rain. The gardens were beautiful built into the hillside. 

Half Term Holiday

Very early start, up at Gatwick by 4am. Breakfast once we got through to departures.  Looking forward to some warmer weather in Funchal, Madeira. 

Great view flying in to Madeira and held our breath landing, a crazy short runway that had to be build into the sea as there wasn’t flat land on the island. 

Checked into our room at The Residence Hotel Porto Mare. Lovely suite complete with 2 bathrooms and a kitchen, balcony overlooking the sea. 

We had a brief wander around the grounds of the hotel before grabbing some lunch at the pool bar. 

Girls Catch Up

 Lovely evening at the Giggling Squid. Long overdue. 

Skittles Night

A fun night at our local community hall. We didn’t do great in the skittles but a lovely night with the lovely book club ladies and fab fish and chips. 

Food Tech this week

 Profiteroles…… delicious.   There were lots more but they didn't last long!