Bob I 41 Loc: Indiana

With this post I hope to complete a series that was started in May, 2016 & came to a halt with a post dated 6/18/16. ( "A Feast For The Eyes! 6") My next Topic following that on July 27, 2016....."A Peaceful Moment"......explained that we had experienced one of those....life interruptions. Having never finished that adventure.....will try once again! On one of the recent Challenges.....I shared a couple of colorful shots from that trip. Will try not to repeat earlier pictures except for the 1st one. It's still remains one of my all time favorite shots that I've ever taken. Please enjoy my next few posts that will complete our 14 day cruise to Barcelona, Spain. Bob

(!) We were on Royal Caribbeans... Vision of the Seas. This was on day 2 after we left Tampa, FL. Snapped this on the way to dinner.

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(2) Arriving at the Island of Madeira (Funchal) Portugal on day 9 at Sea. Was nice to see land!

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(3) We're on a bus headed into the hillsides.

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(4) Interesting garden area.

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(5) We came down this road in a Toboggan Sled! I shared those pictures earlier so won't redo here. Great fun ride!

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(6) Steps to "Mother Church of Our Lady of Monte".

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(7) After viewing inside the church (under renovation) we caught this cable car down the mountainside.

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(8) Loved the roof tops!

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(10) I'm sure my mouth was wide open upon snapping this one.....as in WOW! More to come from Portugal in upcoming Topics.....bye for now!

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RichardTaylor Loc: Sydney, Australia

Very nice set. Thanks for taking us there and I can see why #1 is a fave.

Bob I 41 Loc: Indiana

Thanks RichardTaylor.......Appreciate your thoughtful comment & for checking it out. Bob

Rolk Loc: South Central PA

Bob, what an excellent series! The last one really caught my eye, and I'm sure they have an awesome view, but my acrophobia would keep me clinging to the doorframe!

Bob I 41 Loc: Indiana

Thanks Rolk.......for the 3 smiling thumbs up! And then for the big S M I L E that crossed my face with your "acrophobia would keep me clinging to the doorframe!" Bob

Cwilson341 Loc: Central Florida

Lovely, well composed scenes. You were in a very stunning and beautiful area!

Sylvias Loc: North Yorkshire England

One of my favourite places Bob, I spent a week there last year. Lovely series brought back happy memories.

thehokiewahoo

Have you taken additional photos of the people ? The Portuguese are marvelous people, warm and friendly.

vicksart Loc: Novato, CA -earthquake country

I can see why you like the first shot, but they're all nicely done. I'll make a point of looking for more. Thanks for sharing.

Bob I 41 Loc: Indiana

Thanks Cwilson341......Appreciate your warmhearted comment. It truly was a beautiful area and I'm enjoying reliving it by sharing these posts. Thanks for checking it out! Bob

Bob I 41 Loc: Indiana

Oh how fun Sylvias......that you were able to spend "a week there last year." Glad this series refreshed some happy memories for you. Appreciate your checking this post out & for sharing your feelings about Portugal. Bob

Bob I 41 Loc: Indiana

Greetings to.....thehokiewahoo. Appreciate your checking out my Funchal post. I know several of my pictures do have people in them, but will look closer to see if I captured the locals....or us tourists! In a way.....it reminded me of our 18 years of Island living in Hawaii.....which was also "warm & friendly". Much appreciated, Bob

Bob I 41 Loc: Indiana

Thanks vicksart......for your kind approval of my Funchal shots. It's fun to relive some of these memorable moments via UHH and to be able to share them with so many folks. Very much appreciated......Bob

Tikva Loc: Waukesha, WI

Nice set. I also especially like your first one. I can see why it is one of your all time favorites.

angler Loc: StHelens England

Excellent set Bob.