Madeira

We visited the Madera in 2007. The island of Madera is known for its fortified wine of the same name as the island. What many don’t know that the wealthy that lived at the top of the hill would slide down to the lower city on wicker chairs with two men behind to break and steer the chair. Let me tell you it was a most exciting ride, especially since the streets we slid down were still used by local cars and buses.