The holes of Regina are back. Born in the 40s, was out of the market for over 20 years.
In return, 50 wooden replicas, with the same shape, size and color of yore were released. First available in stores "A Vida Portuguesa" and specialty stores. And now widened to the traditional trade and are made with lighter materials.
The operation is the same. Each machine has a removable pack with 140 holes he liberates colored balls, with seven colors available, giving right to earn a different color depending on the chocolate. And who are lucky you can win a box of assorted filled chocolates.
The sun is playing hide and seek in a beautiful December morning. The main tower that you can see is from Funchal cathedral, building in the fisrt quarter of the XVI century.
I find this doorbell in Rua dos Netos, wich is near the Funchal city center. That´s an old building where I think no one lives there.
Aurora cruise ship departure from Funchal port with many people outside in several decks in the stern, enjoying that fantastic sun in a beautiful evening.
This is a new activity in this central city Funchal road - Rua das Pretas. In all saturdays who wants can seel in the street.
This is a crib that I phographed in Santa Clara church. It consists of few parts, but they have a considerable size. So the crib can be seen from any point of the church that is integrated in the Santa Clara Convent, much visited by tourists every day.
The World (right) and Braemer are the 2 first cruise ships in Funchal port to see the famous firework on 31st December in Funchal bay. In the last day of the year more 10 cruise ships will arrive to the same reaseon. In on all ships traveling over more than 20 thousand passengers.