Clinging on
At 1,800m the clouds are below me and above me on Madeira. I’m a cloud sandwich. On the slopes is a wizened …
Red-Legged Partridge up the mountain
I’m standing bathing in the cold orange light of sunset when I spot a largish bird walking towards me. I feel like …
To be alive to see this sight is a victory
It’s beautiful at the top of Pico do Arieiro on Madeira. Apart from the huge air defence radar station, that is. There’s …
This Instagram life
It’s so beautiful here at Pico do Arieiro in Madeira that I can hardly be bothered to take photographs. I’m at 1,800m …
The view from Pico do Arieiro
It’s time to set off for Madeira’s third highest peak. I fancy seeing the sunset from the top. As I drive up …