It was early winter, the snow was blowing and I had settle in for the long haul at home in Westbrook, Connecticut USA. Certainly a vacation would be nice right about now…How about an adventure. So my Brother and I planned a trip to Maderia..We search for things to do and soon a plan developed. My Brother, Mother my Wife and I would go to Carnaval in Maderia and while there lets see the Levados, or Levadas? Not much as a speller.
Levada close-up near area of Ajuda
What is it you ask? Well centurys ago the people of Madeira created water ways to channel clean fresh rain water from the mountains to the peoples of the Island..What a feat. I believe the effort still continues today..By the way these water ways also have pathways. Pathways to homes, water falls, and scenic areas not accessible to cars or bus.
Water from levada diverted to thirsty plants
When we arrived I bought a map. Yes maps help find the Levadas. Hundreds exist and go may places..so when visiting we found one small trail right near a relatives home. We walk and saw water feeding banna trees and people tending the trees. We talked with tourists who also wondered about the trails..Beautiful sites and wonderful times..We enjoyed this enormously…I recommend a visit..
Bruce
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