Rob's World

Today's hike part 2: Fanal forest. Many of these beautiful trees have been dated at 5-800 years old! So cool!

In the grounds of Hotel Quinta da Serra, this Eucalyptus is allegedly the tallest tree on Madeira. Sure is a big boy!

Nice light on our short stroll this evening.

Relaxing in shade of an old apple tree. It's laden with fruit, lucky not to be doing an Isaac Newton impression!

Short walk into the local village. Through the forest, naturally

While on our evening walk. This bench has been here a while! Although view from here is worth a little discomfort...

Mendut temple looks quite small on the outside. But... go in & look up at that roof! Nice tree in the grounds too.

What happens when someone doesn't trim the roots of a potted palm. Notice the one behind has broken it's pot anyway.

Rolling hills around Carla-Bayle. If not for snow-capped peaks behind you'd never know it was the middle of winter!

Walking by part of Canal du Midi. Must be wonderful to cycle along here in summer - beautiful & it runs for miles!

Even in winter, you have to love 'tree tunnels' around the French countryside. This one is just outside Capestang.

Tree tunnels are quite common in Europe & we love them. Here's a great example over a footpath in Lucca.