The last stop of our half day tour was Monte, high in the hills above Funchal, It is famed for its botanical gardens (J&L visited them later) and it's 'toboggan' ride down narrow streets.
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| View over Funchal, cruise ship moored up for the day. |
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| Yet another beautiful church with tiled mural. |
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| The toboggans are made from wicker with two wooden skis beneath. Here the 'carreiros' are unloading for the next willing tourists. |
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| Anybody game? |
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| A couple of takers. Does your faithful blogger look a little apprehensive here?! |
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| The toboggan is controlled by two 'carreiros' with strong ropes and feet for breaks. |
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| Jim & Les's view at the end of their ride... |
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| ...and ours. Videos available for viewing chez nous! |
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