Sunrise

My pool this morning 

I dream about it when I'm at home. Yes. I'm probably crazy. I'm sure it helped me on my first adventure after lockdown. 

I went into Funchal. The Veterans Day ceremony meant the traffic was gridlocked and the cruise ship passengers puzzled.

I saw the smart elderly gentlemen in their suits and medals. Low key but heartfelt and beautiful.

I did find the bus up to the Jardim Botanico, my second favourite of the main Funchal gardens. 

It was quiet, glorious in the perfect light. I pottered, read awhile, and just immersed myself in the magic.

Down near the market I decided to try a new fish restaurant that's allegedly good.

I had the very best scabbardfish sandwich I've had for over eight years. The staff were super and there was so much going on ( a massive, crazy South American family plus lots of other distractions.)

Perfect people watching.

And so, back to my pool.