Most Inspirational Moment
The stunning contrasts of all the first three days' walks and scenery was superb.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Bruno Castanha was excellent and went out of his way to be of assistance.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Check accuracy / up-to-date-ness of trip notes.
Suggestions
The option of a walking tour in Funchal at the end of the week would have been good. Whilst not the biggest place in the world, given that you've just a day there I think this would be a nice option to make the most of it. I know it's a walking holiday but I enjoy the charms of both city and country life so this would have made a welcome addition. The walks on days 4 & 5 along the levadas were very similar to those done on the first few days but these were somewhat forced upon us by the landslides six months earlier. Whilst pleasant enough they significantly lacked the wow factor of the first three days and were a little on the easy rather than moderate side. The trip notes should really have been updated to reflect this given that this was hardly a surprise. All in all though had a great holiday.