2014

Dr Anne and JD had a brilliant Hogmanay.

The liners came into the bay early in the morning.  A few moored in the harbour and some dropped anchor in the bay.  Dr Anne and JD had an amazing view from their apartment.

The sky was blue and the sun shone.

The city was busy with stalls and cafes.

The cars were gathering on the hillside outside the apartment and it was only 5pm.  It appeared to Dr Anne and JD that the flat might be a good vantage point for the fireworks.

From the apartment the sun set over the harbour.

Grilled lobster for supper in the old part of Funchal.

WELL….

The pair went to catch the bus home but there were no buses in the centre of the city so they sprinted up the hill and found the bus parked half way up.  (They wouldn't have been able to do that a couple of weeks ago!)

When the bus got half way up the hill…

The crowds were amazing.  They had their boots open and in there were cool boxes, tables, chairs.  There were even huge amplifiers.

Dr Anne and JD headed up the hill for a vantage spot. The boats were out in the bay.  

Eight liners were in the bay.  There were numerous small boats.

Midnight came.

Happy 2014.