Valentinas Travels

 I already wrote a rather enthusiastic blog about Madeira a few years ago --> see here . Madeira enchanted us back then and we imagined several times what it would be like to emigrate there one day. Reason enough to visit the island again. And it enchanted us the second time too! The diversity, the lush greenery, the friendly people - Madeira is wonderful. I'll let the photos speak for themselves. Madeiras national flower: the Strelitzia (paradisebird flower) Funchal - Madeiras capital city Colorful Funchal A hike to Cabo de  São Vicente Traditional houses in Santana Natural pools in Porto Moniz Beautiful nun valley Camara de lobos  Miradouro da bica da cana Teleférico Achadas da cruz

«Did you see the Ronaldo statue at the airport»? This was probably the most asked question when I told my friends about the trip to Madeira. When thinking of Madeira, most people probably think of pensioneers, flowers and – as I said before – Cristiano Ronaldo, soccer player and Madeiras most famous citizen with an almost more famous statue. I didn’t know much either about the Island but be sure – you will read a very enthusiastic post here!  -------------------------------------------------------------- «I found him!!!», I heard my boyfriend scream just minutes after we walked out of the airport terminal. He pointed at a little black statue and was laughing out loud. «Here he is! Ronaldo’s ugly statue!». This statue had become famous just after it was inaugurated some years ago. Unfortunately not because of its beauty - on the contrary! The whole world mocked the little bust which had a very strange smile and didn't really look like its original. It was ...