@DanaT
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Happy New Year, noisy friends! 🥳 As we progress into a new year all I can wish is all nothing but good health & serenity. Always looking up to brighter days, love and happiness! Wishing you all the best in 2023. And happy vacation to meeee 🤩 📍Madeira, Portugal . . . #HappyNewYear #Dana📸
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📍Funchal, Madeira, in the North Atlantic Ocean 🤩 We base in this charming city, the capital and the beating heart of Madeira island. ~ more about this beautiful island in the coming days ~ I love the cobblestoned streets and paved squares in Funchal. . . . #Madeiraexperience #Dana📸
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Just a lil' sneak peak at the ocean between strolling around. ~ life is soo good at the beach ~ January is not the best month to swim in Madeira but will give a try later 😎 the sun is bustin' out all over. Yay! Gosh! "Down by the seaside" by Robert Plant & Tori Amos is stuck in my head on repeat. https://youtu.be/36Y0Xf26eSI . . . #happyday #Dana📸
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Bom dia! 🤩 ~ Wow moments ~ Madeira is often called the garden isle, a gorgeous 'floating garden in the Atlantic' There are a wide variety of beautiful flowers, plants and trees. The Dragon tree is a real delight for eyes, isn't it? Well, a few individuals can be found in Madeira gardens. 💚 . . . #dragontree #Dana📸
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Yesterday we spent most of the day exploring areas in this beautiful island but during the time from when the sun begins to set, we kept an eye on the horizon. So here we are, sitting there in silence, contemplate how amazing nature is. 📍 Magdalena do Mar, Madeira . . . #sunsetmoment #Dana📸
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Waking up early is always a good idea!🤩 But waking up 30 mins before the rising of the sun above the horizon gave me the opportunity to capture these amazing, colorful tones. Bom dia!✨ . . .
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Pretty thatched houses. ~ they represent a part of Madeira's heritage ~ Once, Madeirans used to live in these small-thatched triangular houses. Nowadays you can still find a few of them in Santana, they are well preserved as you can see. . . . #prettyhouses #Dana📸
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Oh issa!!! 😅 Dana, best known as the strongest of all mortals. Yes, we all are a version of Hercules! It is located on a steep cliff in 📍Ponta de Sao Jorge, Madeira. . . . #maytheforcebewithyou #Dana📸
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~ Flower Power in Madeira ~ Whatever your taste, in Madeira you always will find something that interests you! Flowers? The pleasant climate makes it possible to grow various colorful flowers. Some are really "weird" but absolutely beautiful flowers. . . . #flowerpower #Dana📸
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A delicious lunch time treat. 😋 ~ Lapas ~ a regional specialty served grilled with a side of 'bolo do caco', a tasty Madeiran garlic bread. Just squeeze a hint of lemon on the grilled lapas and ... enjoy! . . . #madeiranlunch #Dana📸
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Yesterday, we celebrated my birthday in a special place: Lava pools in Porto Moniz Was truly unique swimming pool experience. 💙 They are filled naturally thanks to the huge Atlantic waves. It's super laid-back and relaxed vibes with gorgeous views to the endless ocean. 📍Porto Moniz, Madeira . . . #birthdaygirl
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Another perfect sunrise!❤️ https://youtu.be/KGXgCuTCrj8 I woke up a lil late this morning, the sun has already risen but fortunately I was able to capture its beauty. Today is our last day on Madeira Island. But we'll definitely be back as we loved it so much. Madeira holiday - last day💙 . . . #perfectsunrise #Dana📸
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Enchanted by the beauty of Madeira, this Portuguese island off the coast of Northern Africa that I recommend it to everyone! Adeus, gorgeous Madeira 💙 will be back soon! Now I have to pack our suitcases. There is a portughese song on the radio https://youtu.be/UrviCXxJPz0 At 12.00 have to return the rental car and we have a flight that leaves around 14.00. Ufff! . . . #AdeusMadeira #Dana📸
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Happy landing! The total flight time was about 4 long but pleasent hours. 🥳 Somewhere above the clouds captured from my window seat. I shook off the Madeira natural beauty as I boarded my flight back home. ~ Till next time, Madeira 💙 ~ There are many possibilities to fly to Madeira, Italy has a direct connection with Funchal aeroport now that Ryanair has opened a line from Bergamo. . . . #happylanding #Dana📸
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Back to work but mentally here, visiting my beautiful island of Madeira. Peeking at the stunning landscape of Ponta de São Lourenço. Bom dia! 💙 . . . #Madeiraisland #Dana📸
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For most people the more sad day of the year, the supposed gloomiest Monday, was yesterday; the third Monday in the first month of the year. But let's see blue Monday differently 💙 and hope things can only get better. . . . #happytuesday #Dana📸
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Jannuary 17, World Pizza Day! and I chose to celebrate it with my favorite, a delicious Burrata! 😋 - one of the world's best foods deserves its own Day, right? ~ Pizza was declared an Intangible Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO, "due to its role in social life and the transmission of this culinary art between generations."~ Let's celebrate Yay! 🥳😋 . . . #worldpizzaday #Dana📸
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Aron & Lillo, the neighbor's dogs, always excited enough to bark when someone walking near the property. It’s time to make friends with them. . . . #AronandLillo #Dana📸
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Does Giant Taro (also known as Elephant's Ear) produce flowers? Yesss, and what a beautiful flower! 😁 you can see here a Giant Taro blooming a vibrant red flower with the right amount of sunlight. What a weird flower, huh? 🤩 . . . #taroflower
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Joao, a cute cat in Madeira, lying in the sidewalk surprisingly undisturbed, allow me to snap a photo. ~ In the meantime, the glorious sunset moment enriches the sky. ~ Wishing you a wonderful Caturday 😻 When in Madeira ... . . . #Caturday #Dana📸
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It's Winter time! Yay! ❄️🤩 Usually the Tuscan temperatures are relatively mild in winter but every year we patiently wait for winter's first snowfall that is a very rare occurrence and normally doesn’t last long. Here is a quick half an hour drive up to 'Passo Della Consuma' and there, I was surrounded by magical snow giving us the chance to admire the spectacular atmosphere. . . . #winterwonderland #Dana📸
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Time to have another coffee but I prefer coffee with a view to the classic one, coz here it's a pretty tough Monday 😣 Hope you have a good week, noisy friends. . . . #coffeoclock #Dana📸
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What's for lunch? Octopus baked with potatoes, onion rings, accompanied with sauce made from lemon, olive oil and garlic. Chopped parsley and ... voilà 😋🤤 Buon appetito! . . . #octopus #Dana📸
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Escape into an enchanting forest 💚 ~Nature lovers will relish the magic of the forest in winter~ Stripping trees are ready for winter's long sleep. This is the time to enjoy the silence. 🤫 Adding to #splashot . . . #magicalwinterforest #Dana📸
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Where the ocean seems to meet the sky in a flat line. And then there was a brilliant, blinding golden glow filling the world. ~ That magical time of day between the ocean and sky ~ When in Madeira 💙 a #throwback from 17 days ago. . . . #tiltedhead #Dana📸
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Marta & the prickly pears 😻 Spines may be an issue for a cat but Marta likes to walk among the prickly pears with easy coolness . She's one daring cat! . . . #HappyCaturday #Dana📸
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FlowerPower in Madeira 💖 ~All hail the queen Protea!~ coz let's be honest, The "King Protea" actually is a real Queen! 👑 And a very common flower in Madeira, delighting everybody with its awesome beauty. . . . #flowerpower #Dana📸
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Let it snow 🤩 Winters at Passo Della Consuma (a quick half an hour drive up) are very cold, with average daily temperatures below 0 but yesterday was very warm and cosy, despite lots of snow. . . . #letitsnow #Dana📸
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Branches in the sky🌴 Palm branches are pathways that cross the sky and tickle the fluffy clouds. Naughty branches! 😁 . . . #palmtrees #Dana📸