Janevo Posted February 20, 2010 #126 Share Posted February 20, 2010 Hope you are all ok there - have just seen on the TV the terrible floods that Madeira has suffered today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingHal Posted February 20, 2010 #127 Share Posted February 20, 2010 Indeed - you and your fellow countrymen are all in our thoughts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
English_in_Spain Posted February 20, 2010 #128 Share Posted February 20, 2010 Biaria Hope you and all close to you are ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaQuack Posted February 20, 2010 #129 Share Posted February 20, 2010 Biaria, We are praying for you, your family, your friends, your neighbors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrk2cruz Posted February 20, 2010 #130 Share Posted February 20, 2010 Maderia-Seekers sent us this web site. http://www.madeira-seekers.com/MadeiraWebcam.html#FunchalWebcams Hope all are OK!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocJohnB Posted February 21, 2010 #131 Share Posted February 21, 2010 Our thoughts and our prayers are with you, you family and your friends and acquaintances tonight. When you are able, please let your friends here know of your safety. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johardy Posted February 21, 2010 #132 Share Posted February 21, 2010 our thoughts and prayers are with all the people of Madiera - have seen footage of the floods this morning - we had terrible floods in our county at the end of last year so are very aware of the devastation it brings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ov3rride Posted February 21, 2010 #133 Share Posted February 21, 2010 Oh my good lord, what a beautiful island ruined by mother nature. Biara i hope you are ok and everyone else living on the island who posts here. Im speechless after looking at the webcams shown by another poster....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cp556 Posted February 21, 2010 #134 Share Posted February 21, 2010 We have all of you on Madeira in our thoughts and prayers. I pray that you come through this quickly and safely, and that the island is restored to its glory very soon ... please keep us posted.. Carol in SC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare WesW Posted February 21, 2010 #135 Share Posted February 21, 2010 BBC video of flooding in Madiera at the link below..our sincere prayers/well wishes for the people of Madiera. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/8526288.stm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martita B. Posted February 21, 2010 #136 Share Posted February 21, 2010 Know we are all thinking of you ~~as I spend time on Madeira each year I am very interested in learning more of the flooding. I was able to view a web cam earlier today~ the promanade along the seawall looked deserted ~~no cars. I have contacted friends in Funchal ~hopefully will hear from them soon. Martita B. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roddee Posted February 21, 2010 #137 Share Posted February 21, 2010 I was saddened to see on our local news today, of the devastating mudslides in Madiera. My husband and I just made our first visit to Funchal, Madiera, on Wed , Feb 10 during our cruise on the Norwegian Jade. It is so heartbreaking to see the films of the damage there. Madiera is a beautiful island and the people are so friendly. At the time we were there, they were decorating the city for the annual Carnivale festival, so the town was bustling with activity. We are keeping the people of Madiera in our hearts and prayers as the people attempt to restore the beauty to their beautiful home. Biaria and family, our hearts are with you. Dee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biaria Posted February 22, 2010 #138 Share Posted February 22, 2010 Hello everyone! Thank God we're all safe and sound. I must say we're very lucky not to have been caught in the floods. So much distruction, it's an unbelievable sight. Authorities are doing all they can, trying to have Funchal back to normal as soon as possible. Cleaning work is underway day and night, but it's a hard long job. Our cable connection was restored just a while ago and I had to come here straight away. Thank you so much for your concern and all the kind thoughts. God Bless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladysail2 Posted February 22, 2010 #139 Share Posted February 22, 2010 (edited) Hello everyone! Thank God we're all safe and sound. I must say we're very lucky not to have been caught in the floods. So much distruction, it's an unbelievable sight. Authorities are doing all they can, trying to have Funchal back to normal as soon as possible. Cleaning work is underway day and night, but it's a hard long job. Our cable connection was restored just a while ago and I had to come here straight away. Thank you so much for your concern and all the kind thoughts. God Bless. Biara....I'm so relieved to hear that you and your family are fine. What a horrendous sight...I've seen some pictures and video taken....such devastation....be strong...lots of prayers going your way for you and your fellow countrypersons....you'll remain in our thoughts until all is back to normal!! Joyce Edited February 22, 2010 by ladysail2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verga Posted February 22, 2010 #140 Share Posted February 22, 2010 Biara, I am so happy to hear that you and your family are safe. My thoughts and prayers are with you and everyone in Madeira. I hope and pray that everything would return to normal soon. Veronica Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiserus Posted February 24, 2010 #141 Share Posted February 24, 2010 We are so glad you and your family are safe and well. Please tell others in Fuchal that we are holding you all in our thoughts and prayers. We hope everything is back to normal there soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bway Baby Posted February 25, 2010 #142 Share Posted February 25, 2010 Biaria, I am so relieved to hear that you and your family are safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biaria Posted February 25, 2010 #143 Share Posted February 25, 2010 Thank you so much everybody, for all your kindness, thoughts, prayers … it’s been so reassuring, to feel all your support. For such a small place as ours, the numbers are hard to accept: so far we have 600 homeless, 42 deaths, 28 still missing. From the 60 something injured,18 are still in hospital. Sadly, as the work goes on, more bodies are being found, especially in the residential areas. Cleaning teams, together with populars, have been unbelievably quick and efficient, some areas are already clean. Walking in town is still very limited though and the Cable Car station will only open in about a month. Luckily, many parts remained intact. The whole of the hotel area is completely normal and doesn’t even seem to be so close to the hell into what our town turned to, last Saturday. As our Government says, let’s all look forward, start a new stage in our lives. Next up in Madeira? … the Flower Festival. And to all our tourists … we’re still here for you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FritzG Posted February 25, 2010 #144 Share Posted February 25, 2010 You're in our prayers. When do you think the next cruise ship will be able to visit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biaria Posted February 25, 2010 #145 Share Posted February 25, 2010 Hi FritzG, Thanks! Ever sinse the floods, all cruise ships have cancelled their stop here. At the moment, it seems Aida Bella and Aidaluna will be the first two to dock in Funchal, this Sunday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biaria Posted February 26, 2010 #146 Share Posted February 26, 2010 (edited) Over the years, Madeiran people have been seduced by consumerism and a sign of status was to own a car, the husdand, the wife, the children … everybody had to have their own car. And now, how many destroyed vehicles were found so far? 500!!! Edited February 26, 2010 by biaria Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martita B. Posted March 1, 2010 #147 Share Posted March 1, 2010 Thank you for your helpful reports ~~can you tell us if Old Town (Market) was damaged by the mudslides? I'll be in Funchal on March 30th and certainly look forward to visiting my favorite spot on earth~ Madeira! I did check the Funchal web cam early this morning and was so pleased to see a ship in port ~~ Thanks again! Martita Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biaria Posted March 1, 2010 #148 Share Posted March 1, 2010 Hi Martita B., Yes, the Market area was badly damaged, but all is getting back to normal again. Yesterday we had the first visit of a cruise ship, after 6 cancellations because of the floods. The Cable Car started functioning yesterday also and several shops, as well as the Market, reopened already. Driving and walking in town is still very conditioned, with police everywhere to make sure everything runs smoothly, but I think on March 30th things will be much more on the normal side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notl342 Posted March 1, 2010 #149 Share Posted March 1, 2010 Thank you for your helpful reports ~~can you tell us if Old Town (Market) was damaged by the mudslides? I'll be in Funchal on March 30th and certainly look forward to visiting my favorite spot on earth~ Madeira!I did check the Funchal web cam early this morning and was so pleased to see a ship in port ~~ Thanks again! Martita I will be in Funchal March 30 on Regatta, or at least hope to be as I do enjoy the stop. No word from Oceania about any change, they're probably playing it by ear. Robert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biaria Posted March 1, 2010 #150 Share Posted March 1, 2010 Hi notl342, Nice to know you enjoy stopping in Funchal. Unless any other weather related issues arise, I'm sure Regatta will dock in our port. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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