Porto Santo
Moonbeam
David and Lynn Wilkie
Mon 6 Sep 2010 20:09
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The plan was to follow a path around the south east
corner of the island but after a mile the path just tapered into the cliff so we
headed back to the marina and grabbed a taxi which to the obvious alarm of
my crew dropped us off at Pedregal on the north coast overlooking an abandoned
farming village.
     A steep zig zag walk gained us 500 metres and into
the edge of the trees which cap the 'Picos' and then it was a lovely cool walk
through fir and eucalyptus and great views to the north and south and we had
close ups of kestrels and hoopoe. A walk back to the town in time for a beer and
toasted sandwiches which were ordered in 'fluid' Portuguese!
Finally a visit to the beach where the water was
sufficiently warm for a relaxing swim.
  Friday passed in ' boat jobs' mode and in the
evening we headed back to the restaurant 48/3XL in the good company of
John and Laura from 'Rainmaker' where we enjoyed an excellent
dinner.
It was fun to be back in Porto Santo after about 23
years and despite all the new building the island has a very peaceful character
and way of life.
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