After 3 days at sea we arrived in our first port – Funchal in Madeira. Day one was slightly drizzly in the afternoon, but we ventured off in a shuttle organised by the ship. No delay and a swift journey along the front. We then walked into town with Jane in the push wheelchair.
It’s a pretty town and we enjoyed the buzz of the place. Plenty of tourists but crowds of locals as well.
We had the usual coffee and then wandered back to the ship. We were overnight in Madeira and next day explored the ship. I had not seen much of it last year! Some of the layout has been criticised in social media and I can understand some of the moans. It is different and many of us don’t like change!