Coast and Plateau

First full day so took the car out for a drive around. We went west and then up. Going west involved twisting and turning with every indentation of the coast. Going up was easier - the routes were laid out in pre motorised days. Many of the roads just go straight up the mountains. First gear in our little 1.2 litre Skoda.

One of our first views of a small part of Funchal. There is very little flat land for building on.
















I found this little character in a small harbour.




Higher up the mountain we found somewhere for a short easy walk. Either physics doesn't work here or they are masters of optical illusions. We could swear the water in one of the levadas was flowing uphill!



Stunning views from the top of the plateau. Glad we don't live down there - you need a very well maintained car!



Tomorrow - Valley of the Nuns.