Funchal, Maderia Island, Portugal

Funchal on the island of Madeira, Portugal was our first stop after seven days at sea.  It is our favorite port so far.  The sidewalks are not cement, rather designs made with black and white rocks, just as they were in the Portuguese city of Macau, China.  Many flowers were in full bloom including tall purple trees.  A lot of their culture showed through with their colorful doorways and brightly painted buildings.