Paulo, I have taken the liberty to write you directly as I have some questions that you may be able to help answer. We are coming to Madeira April 23 for just four days. We are planning ahead to get the most out of our short stay. We have booked a full day tour on April 24 for the eastern end of the island. We plan to explore the western end on our own. We want to go to Arco da Calheta (the home of my great grandfather). We also want to go to Paul da Serra to hike to some waterfalls. We understand that it would be difficult to do this by bus. Can we do this by taxi or would it be better to hire a car? Will the celebration of April 25 interfere with getting around? Is there any parade or other festivity on April 25 that you would recommend we see? I have more question but I do not want over burden you. I appreciate your help. Obrigado, David Tennessee, USA Searching for Agrela, Silva, Nobrega

David, Don't know what Paulo will tell you, but Ed & I visited Madeira last summer & had a rental car. We wouldn't have done it any other way. You will miss so much if you are not able to get out and around anytime you want. Plus I can't imagine driving some of those roads with a local...never mind a local Taxi driver!!! Getting around was really easy. The cost of renting a car was very reasonable. We only used taxis when we were actually in Funchal...after parking...and after becoming exhausted! If you have any other questions about Madeira...feel free to ask. I'm sure Paulo will be able to tell you about getting around during a holiday and not to miss festivities. We wish you a wonderful trip! Cece -----Original Message----- From: david-nancy.degrella@juno.com [mailto:david-nancy.degrella@juno.com] Sent: Friday, March 25, 2005 8:49 AM To: PRT-MADEIRA-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [PRT-MADEIRA] Coming to Madeira Paulo, I have taken the liberty to write you directly as I have some questions that you may be able to help answer. We are coming to Madeira April 23 for just four days. We are planning ahead to get the most out of our short stay. We have booked a full day tour on April 24 for the eastern end of the island. We plan to explore the western end on our own. We want to go to Arco da Calheta (the home of my great grandfather). We also want to go to Paul da Serra to hike to some waterfalls. We understand that it would be difficult to do this by bus. Can we do this by taxi or would it be better to hire a car? Will the celebration of April 25 interfere with getting around? Is there any parade or other festivity on April 25 that you would recommend we see? I have more question but I do not want over burden you. I appreciate your help. Obrigado, David Tennessee, USA Searching for Agrela, Silva, Nobrega ============================== Search the US Census Collection. Over 140 million records added in the last 12 months. Largest online collection in the world. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13965/rd.ashx