Madeira Day 3: Glass Floors, Gardens & Good Food

We had a slower start today, sleeping in until about 9 and easing into the morning before heading out for a day in Funchal. ![[IMG_4128.jpeg]] Our first stop was Cabo Girão, a cliffside viewpoint with a glass floor. The view was incredible—coastlines stretching for miles and a dizzying drop beneath our feet. Tiana was not a fan of the glass, visibly shaking while trying to take in the view (and posing bravely for the camera). We weren’t alone—there were tuk tuks everywhere and a sizeable crowd of tourists, so after soaking it up for about 15 minutes, we hopped back on the moped. ...

April 23, 2025 · 2 min · 369 words · Ollie, Tiana

Madeira Day 2: Above the Clouds, Below Expectations

We started our second day in Madeira by learning a valuable lesson: the cabin lights control all the power sockets. So, naturally, we woke up in a cold, damp cabin with zero charged devices. Classic. ![[IMG_3887.jpeg]] To make matters worse, Ollie decided to fully embrace island time by refusing to get out of bed at the agreed-upon hour. He was eventually coerced into verticality, and we set off on our scooter towards Pico do Arieiro — one of Madeira’s highest peaks. ...

April 22, 2025 · 3 min · 549 words · Ollie, Tiana