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Butter factory, the beginning of the end?

butter factory fajã da Ovelha

In our daily view from our house and garden features a very characteristic building. It is the old ‘fabrica de manteiga’, the butter factory of…

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Published 10 January 2021

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year!

Gelukkig Nieuwjaar! Feliz Ano Novo! Happy New Year! Une très bonne année! Gutes Neues! We wish you all a very happy new year 2021. A…

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Published 1 January 2021

Ferry to Madeira: whatever happened to it?

Ferry to Madeira; succesfully killed by monopolist Sousa with the help of the Madeira government.

A ferry to Madeira could be good in these days of covid-19. All kinds of rules and regulations make air travel less pleasant. And maybe,…

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Published 4 September 2020

Close your eyes, melt into the music: Madeira’s delightful surprise.

private concert at Bar Formiga: Madeiran artists performing.

Most people are coming here to enjoy their holidays. The culture in Madeira is usually not on top of the list. Many people who enjoy…

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Published 22 August 2020

covid-19 measures for Madeira

covid-19 measures for Madeira

extra temporary rules Update February 20, 2021. The curfew has been extended to Easter on the 4th of April, 2021. Not the nicest of things,…

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Published 29 July 2020

iconic voices and iconic places of Madeira

Madeiran musicians at iconic locations

Over the months of April and May 2020, the great Madeiran performing artists have seen their income dwindle; hotels, theatres and other public spaces where…

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Published 31 May 2020

State of emergency lifted: the first week after.

Our Madeira holiday home has stunning flowers in the garden

The State of Emergency has been lifted now. Since last week, we have a little bit fewer restrictions, making our lives a little easier. But…

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Published 10 May 2020

Fake news and misinformation in corona times

fake news and misinformation hasn't affected Madeira's beauty.

Since we have to suffer the vainest and most useless US president the expression ‘Fake News’ has seen a lot of use. Or is it…

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Published 24 April 2020

An Easter of hope on Madeira. Corona seems under control

corona under control: canta, canta minha gente!

It’s Easter. A big thing in Portugal and on Madeira. People accept the extra measures, some grudgingly, but let’s be honest: it seems to work.…

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Published 13 April 2020

Madeira quarantine: 3 weeks now, but life goes on…

Quarantine, home in the fog

The third full week of the Madeira quarantine is now behind us. The restrictions continue to be firmly in place: social isolation, no travelling unless…

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Published 6 April 2020

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