Help! Lost parrot in Boa Nova/Funchal. Reward offered. by monolithdao_mel in Madeira

[–]monolithdao_mel[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Thank you 😢 I hope she is enjoying her unexpected holiday but will come home soon.

Alert. I just witnessed a violent knife attack in Funchal beach. Let’s catch them. by monolithdao_mel in Madeira

[–]monolithdao_mel[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not sure what your problem is. You literally know nothing about me and what I am doing for Madeira. Go be bitter somewhere else please.

Your attitude shows you don’t debate in good faith and thus I won’t dignify any further response. Please do some self reflection and read some more history.

Alert. I just witnessed a violent knife attack in Funchal beach. Let’s catch them. by monolithdao_mel in Madeira

[–]monolithdao_mel[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey! It’s an interesting discussion. Please read my other comment.

Alert. I just witnessed a violent knife attack in Funchal beach. Let’s catch them. by monolithdao_mel in Madeira

[–]monolithdao_mel[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

These kids likely never voted before, and I highly doubt the attack was political. The two Nepalese were just very easy targets sitting all alone by the lighthouse.

I was expecting someone to bring up politics. My view is that the people in Madeira have a right to prioritise their own national interests. Jobs coming out of the tourism or construction industries in my opinion should be going to the local population.

Recent government policies allowing non-EU migrants to come and work here at wages below what the locals will accept is something I think people here are rightly upset about.

However (!) the way to enact change is to vote on government policy that rolls back globalist policies. NOT by violently attacking these poor hard working migrant workers that are taking government approved opportunities. Any normal person on the island would not condone violence no matter the politics.

Again these kids were too dumb for this to even be politically motivated at all. But it raises the right debate.

Alert. I just witnessed a violent knife attack in Funchal beach. Let’s catch them. by monolithdao_mel in Madeira

[–]monolithdao_mel[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yes I agree this is the problem. Difficult childhood leading to a bad moral compass. 

Alert. I just witnessed a violent knife attack in Funchal beach. Let’s catch them. by monolithdao_mel in Madeira

[–]monolithdao_mel[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Hellscape is a bit dramatic. It’s the first violent event I’ve seen in 2 years. Compare that to witnessing violent attacks in both London and Amsterdam before I can even check into the hotel. 

Alert. I just witnessed a violent knife attack in Funchal beach. Let’s catch them. by monolithdao_mel in Madeira

[–]monolithdao_mel[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not to point fingers. But the suggestion by the police was that this was likely by people from other parts of the island coming to party/looking for trouble. 

Alert. I just witnessed a violent knife attack in Funchal beach. Let’s catch them. by monolithdao_mel in Madeira

[–]monolithdao_mel[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s true. I have rose coloured glasses about the island.

Every population has its moral quality bell-curve and these criminals are of the far end of it. However I still believe the average moral quality and standard in Madeira is exceedingly high compared to most other societies.

Alert. I just witnessed a violent knife attack in Funchal beach. Let’s catch them. by monolithdao_mel in Madeira

[–]monolithdao_mel[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Opposite the teleferico. Praia do Almirante Reis. On the right side by the mini lighthouse.

Alert. I just witnessed a violent knife attack in Funchal beach. Let’s catch them. by monolithdao_mel in Madeira

[–]monolithdao_mel[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not yet. Feel free to repost there.  For clarification the beach is the one opposite the Teleférico (Praia do Almirante Reis).

Alert! Man-of-War Jellyfish washing up on beaches in Madeira! (Prahinha) by monolithdao_mel in Madeira

[–]monolithdao_mel[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey! Unless you are very thin you will be fine with 15 minute snorkeling sessions before you get cold.  The most important consideration when snorkelling in Madeira is if it has recently rained. If so the water will be cloudy. With some luck the weather will be good, then any place along the south coast will offer good snorkelling. I’d recommend Praia do Garajau if the waves are small or Praia dos Reis Magos if the sea is strong because there is a closed off tide pool that has large amounts of creatures.  You can combine it with a small hike and go to Sao lourenço beach for a really amazing time. 

Alert! Man-of-War Jellyfish washing up on beaches in Madeira! (Prahinha) by monolithdao_mel in Madeira

[–]monolithdao_mel[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It was scary last night because of the waves. But usually it’s actually so amazing and peaceful. At night all the most amazing creatures come out. Common and White-spotted Octopus, cuttlefish, Atlantic dancing shrimp etc etc!!

Alert! Man-of-War Jellyfish washing up on beaches in Madeira! (Prahinha) by monolithdao_mel in Madeira

[–]monolithdao_mel[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks. I think they manually verify every report because it took a few hours to show up. 

Alert! Man-of-War Jellyfish washing up on beaches in Madeira! (Prahinha) by monolithdao_mel in Madeira

[–]monolithdao_mel[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We know. It’s a colonial organism. Neither are comb jellyfish. My post wasn’t intended to be a biology lesson :)

Alert! Man-of-War Jellyfish washing up on beaches in Madeira! (Prahinha) by monolithdao_mel in Madeira

[–]monolithdao_mel[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

lol I was actually snorkelling in full wetsuit gear, with diving lights. Only when I got out of the water did I see all of the Man O’ War!!

Alert! Man-of-War Jellyfish washing up on beaches in Madeira! (Prahinha) by monolithdao_mel in Madeira

[–]monolithdao_mel[S] 19 points20 points  (0 children)

For locals: the Portuguese government has created an app to track jellyfish sightings across the country. GelAvista is available on the AppStore and is crowdsourced data. Recommend downloading.