March 13, 2016. Wicker Toboggan Sled ride, Monte to Funchal, Madeira.

Something unique to Madeira! You take the modern cable car up to Monte, then ride the ancient wicker toboggan sled back down! It’s great fun!

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Funchal, Madeira, Monte, Wicker Toboggan Sled

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March 13, 2016. Wicker Toboggan Sled ride, Monte to Funchal, Madeira.

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