14-Madeira (Portugal) 22-24 June 2014

22th June (Sunday)

This day was the second match of Portugal 
against United States and we were well prepared for the event

Next to the Dolce Vita Shopping Centre

This is Funchal’s newest addition to the shopping scene. It has an excellent central location in downtown Funchal, next to the Santa Caterina Park, just 2 minutes away from the Marina and behind the main road Avenida de Arriaga

This is one of the most beautiful shopping centres which I've ever seen

Rua da Carreira

Rua Câmara Pestana 

At the 'Largo do Colégio' (Colégio Square). The giant screens were installed here and in Praça do Mar where we watched the first and the third match

Travessa das Torres, near the University Residence

 University Residence - University of Madeira (SASUMa) where I was accommodated

The entrance

My room and my flags

 Rua de Santa Maria, just steps away from the Residence

Bathing area 

Ready for the game :-)

Av. das Comunidades Madeirenses

Avenida Arriaga

Houses in São Martinho

Blocks of flats where my friends live

Portugal vai Portugal...

Watching the decisive game with my second family. 
We stayed at home to watch it and I spent the night there cause the game ended too late

I was focused on the match 

Yeah... Portugal should win

GOAL!

Nani of Portugal scores the opening goal during their 

FIFA World Cup group stage match against the United States

With Andreia :)

Cristiano in action

Reactions after the second goal of USA

Dempsey scored in the 81st minute when midfielder 

Graham Zusi sent a ball toward goal that the U.S. star redirected into the net

The second half was played at a much more measured pace until after the U.S. goals, when Portugal attacked with more intensity, searching for the score that would keep it from being eliminated from the tournament

Incredible! Portugal's Silvestre Varela scored on a strong headed goal deep, deep in stoppage time to give Portugal a desperate 2-2 draw with the United States in a key Group G World Cup match at Manaus, Brazil. 

The goal, in the 95th minute, came off a cross from Cristiano Ronaldo, who showed no signs of a knee injury that was the subject of much media attention in the buildup to the contest. 

Second-half strikes by U.S. midfielder Jermaine Jones and striker Clint Dempsey had given the United States a 2-1 lead until Portugal rescued its World Cup chances! But the chances were really slim... 

23th June (Monday)

Other week in Madeira... A tranquil day walking around São Martinho

Among the sights to see in Funchal, the capital, 

is the CR7 store, located in the Ajuda neighborhood

Walking around the store

It sells clothes and accessories for men, women and children inspired 

by Cristiano Ronaldo, which of course means things covered in the CR7 logo

Cristiano’s sister Elma is working there and she designs all of the articles, 

and the most successful line is that for women. We saw her downstairs ordering t-shirts

There’s also an online store, in case you can’t make it to Funchal

The shop is posh and expensive but you can also find affordable prices 

I bought an orange t-shirt with logo CR7

Next to CR7 store was this wonderful place full of goodies

I couldn't resist the temptation... xD

Many sweets!!!

Autocarro do CF Andorinha / CF Andorinha bus

CR7 Store bag

24th June (Tuesday)

Andreia and I looking for the Universidade da Madeira in São Roque

São Roque is a civil parish in the northern part of the municipality of Funchal

Mercado da Penteada in São Roque

Inside the University of Madeira

Outside

In Buondi Caffè (Andreia and her addiction to coffee)

The path back

At the Parque Almirante Reis, Rua Dom Carlos I

A beautiful dog looking at me

Monument coast anchor 

Next to the anchor is a running man: Monument to the Football Player

Big section of candies! I've never seen something similar in a Spanish supermarket

Estrelitas Mel... Wonderful cereals :-) + 50% free!!!