One Madeiran tradition we learned about was the use of ornate corner tiles on their roofs. Even the roofs themselves were interesting, generally a square pyramid of terra-cotta tiles, apparently a Chinese influence from Portugal's imperial past.
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| The bird brings peace to the household, |
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| the young boy fertility, |
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| the dog protects from evil |
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| and the leaf brings wealth. |
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| All these we saw in Porto da Cruz at the end of our levada walk |
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| with its magnificent Eagle's Rock |
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| farewells |
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| and a very welcome beer! |
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