This is my support page: ko-fi.com/ruephoto Thank you so much to the kind people who have been "buying me a coffee" as encouragement for the time & effort I put into making these videos 🙏
@@PheepSheep Thanks for watching P 😊 I've been wanting to do it for years & decided, feck it, no time like the present! You're next! 😉 Have a great December my dear 🤗
Beautiful views, amazing walks, yay, another subscriber. It's good to see it 😀 nice to see that there wasn't much damage due to the fires, but I'm sure Madeira's wildlife and plants will help rejuvenate everything. The views are amazing and fair play for walking it as you said it's good to take breaks when needed 👏 👍 Drone footage was amazing, and the light hit the side of the hills perfectly and added to the beauty of the stairway to heaven 😊 Great Food review and food looked amazing that chicken looked nice and juicy just as it should be 🐔 🍗 Love seeing the bloopers at the end looking forward to the next one 😃
@@Walkwithlottie Thanks for watching Lottie 😊 Sorry you couldn't be there as I know you'd have loved it & would've stopped Alonso from getting lost lol! 🤣 Have a wonderful December my dear 🤗
@@ervinslens Thanks for watching Ervin 😊 It truly is, words can't describe being on top of the world in Madeira! 😲 I've been wanting to do that hike for years & finally took the plunge as life is too short as they say! Have a wonderful December my friend 🤗
When I do hikes like this and see how they have carried all the materials like stones and lay them all out for the trails for you to walk on. I am most impressed and don't complain about how hard the walk actually is. Have a great week Mr Rue
@@brucewayne2773 Thanks for watching Bruce 😊 Yes I'm in awe at how the workers back in the day carved the path under dangerous conditions to make it safe for us mere mortals. This has to be the most awe inspiring hike of Madeira with views to literally die for, although I don't recommend partaking in the latter act! Have a truly amazing December my friend 🤗
@@maxinewilliams6556 Thanks for watching Maxine & also for your kind words 😊 You didn't even scrape the surface on your visit to Madeira almost 2 weeks ago! I think you may already know where I go to next so Ssssh! 🤣 Have a truly beautiful December my dear 🤗
Simply stunning views! That hiking trail is amazing. Luckily I didn’t break a sweat or get out of breath while enjoying the scenery!! I got a really good screen shot from your Stairway to Heaven shots of the sunset. Brilliant Rue, thank you for sharing xx
Super vlog as always Rue, the shots while completing the walk were stunning and the food looked amazing, congratulations and well done on your personal goal and achievement, looking forward to the next one 🥰
@@lorraineirl Thanks for watching Lorraine 😊 I was so proud of myself for doing that hike as it's not recommended for people with heart problems. When it's fully opened I hope to complete the full 7km. Have a truly beautiful December my dear 🤗
Excellent vlog Rue, the scenery was stunning, and a big congratulations on your hike it was well worth it, but did your mammy never teach not to talk to strangers. The food looked delicious and also looking forward to seeing the new destination. Flying camera was excellent, seeing all the beautiful scenery in all of its glory.
@@rosemaryfurlong7241 Thanks for watching Rosemary 😊 Strangers in Madeira are different to those you may be used to lol! 🤣 It truly was an epic place & it's rare to get bad food there. Have a wonderful December my dear 🤗
@@abuyousufsami Thanks for watching Sami 😊 This is part 2 of a two parter as the video before this introduces you to the area so you'll understand my story much better, so here's Part 1: th-cam.com/video/NHAYdzAmSAY/w-d-xo.html
Thanks Rue, another great video.👌❤️ Wow that was some climb, we were out of breath just watching.🥵 The views are to die for, our niece is visiting in January to do some hiking, she will love this, so we will share your video, it will be very helpful for her. And not to forget the piri chicken and those homemade chips looked delicious, was that garlic on the chips, as we have had them like this many times? Have a great week Amigo. ❤️❤️🇵🇹🇵🇹
@@algarvelove Thanks for watching Steve, it's truly appreciated 😊 To be honest I was so hungry I didn't pay too much attention after filming to discover what was on the chips afterwards as I wolfed it all down. I've some other Madeira hikes which can be found among my older videos which may be interest to your niece. From last month they've introduced a hiking fee via online payment, but it won't break the bank with the lowest charge at €3. Have an amazing December my friend 🤗
Another absolutely amazing vlog now Rue and the views were just unbelievable aswell and o I really loved the drone footage aswell and the food looked delicious thank you for another amazing vlog my good friend
We enjoyed watching this last night on the big telly Rue. The views are spectacular aren't they and you really captured that for us with that breathtaking drone footage. It was some climb for sure, I think anyone would be out of breath!! Who knows perhaps we'll get to do the walk together someday.
@@LivingWalks Thanks for watching Yvonne & Mike 😊 That big collaborative walk would definitely be something to relish in the future, hopefully I'll be much fitter by then! Have a wonderful December my friends 🤗
@@AlgarveAppetite Thanks for watching Jimmy, it's truly appreciated 😊 Hey if I didn't come back in one piece we wouldn't be able to do a future collaboration on my next visit to Algarve lol! 😋 Had to be careful with the drone though as that giant golf ball air force tower has been known to bring down drones, so my friend's drone from our visit last year was definitely in pieces! 😮 Hope all is well with you & your family 🤗 By the way did you catch the piri-piri at the end?
@@duanewilliams6568 Thank you so much for watching Duane, it's truly appreciated 😊 Piri-piri tastes even better in Algarve much like espatadas taste the best in Madeira!Have a truly wonderful December my friend 🤗
@@edmurphy5636 Thanks for Mr Ed, it's truly appreciated 😊 By the way the video preceeding this leads directly into this episode as it sets the introduction for the hike among other things & what to look out for etc. Have a wonderful week my friend 🤗
Hi Rue! What an amazing experience! Good on you for accomplishing that despite your condition! And, Thank you for capturing most of the trail! I am going to Madeira with a friend in June, I don't think she will be able to do the hike but I am interested in doing it. Could you say how far the stair case to heaven is from the dome? I think as far as you went is just as far as I would like to go. I'm not an avid hiker but starting to train for it now so I can do it by June! Lol! Thank you!! Also, I'm sure you know, but you should practice deep breathing when hiking it does help tremendously! Keep up the good work and the awesome vlogs! Thank you!! 😊
@@Beyondthegatesphoto20 You're welcome & thanks for watching Carmen 😊 The hike for me was touch & go, but with plenty of breaks & water fully manageable. The distance from the dome to Stairway to Heaven is 1.2 km / 0.75 miles, but it seems much longer due to the steps & moments taken to stop & enjoy the views. Also thanks for the breathing tips, it's so hard to do when you're talking much of the time as I always have company now if ever I hike; It's just going uphill is where I find difficulty for the most part. I'm hoping it'll be all open again come June for you, but that all depends on how nature has healed the land. Have a truly beautiful December my dear 🤗
@@cliogtt Thank you for watching Fernando 😊 Yes a walking tour would be lovely indeed & she can show me around from a local's perspective, so here's to spring 2025! Have a wonderful Sunday my friend 🤗
@@Nitrostinkt Thanks for watching Kawa ☺️ It's basically a no entry type barrier in the shape of a door where you can go no further (if you value your life!) The drone footage in my video may give you a different perspective of it. Hope your weekend is going well my friend. May I ask you a favour please? 😁
This is my support page: ko-fi.com/ruephoto
Thank you so much to the kind people who have been "buying me a coffee" as encouragement for the time & effort I put into making these videos 🙏
Rue I can’t believe you do Pico! Well done 👏🏽!
@@PheepSheep Thanks for watching P 😊
I've been wanting to do it for years & decided, feck it, no time like the present!
You're next! 😉 Have a great December my dear 🤗
Beautiful views, amazing walks, yay, another subscriber. It's good to see it 😀 nice to see that there wasn't much damage due to the fires, but I'm sure Madeira's wildlife and plants will help rejuvenate everything.
The views are amazing and fair play for walking it as you said it's good to take breaks when needed 👏 👍
Drone footage was amazing, and the light hit the side of the hills perfectly and added to the beauty of the stairway to heaven 😊 Great Food review and food looked amazing that chicken looked nice and juicy just as it should be 🐔 🍗
Love seeing the bloopers at the end looking forward to the next one 😃
@@Walkwithlottie Thanks for watching Lottie 😊
Sorry you couldn't be there as I know you'd have loved it & would've stopped Alonso from getting lost lol! 🤣
Have a wonderful December my dear 🤗
Loved it! What a beautiful hike, didn’t look easy but gorgeous! Beautiful sunset, loved the music and food looked delicious!!😊💕
@@bobbiecarey2557 Thanks for watching Bobbie & a Merry New Year to you my dear 🤗
Spectacular isn’t enough for this episode! What a epic place man!
@@ervinslens Thanks for watching Ervin 😊
It truly is, words can't describe being on top of the world in Madeira! 😲
I've been wanting to do that hike for years & finally took the plunge as life is too short as they say!
Have a wonderful December my friend 🤗
When I do hikes like this and see how they have carried all the materials like stones and lay them all out for the trails for you to walk on. I am most impressed and don't complain about how hard the walk actually is. Have a great week Mr Rue
@@brucewayne2773 Thanks for watching Bruce 😊
Yes I'm in awe at how the workers back in the day carved the path under dangerous conditions to make it safe for us mere mortals. This has to be the most awe inspiring hike of Madeira with views to literally die for, although I don't recommend partaking in the latter act!
Have a truly amazing December my friend 🤗
Loved it! Amazing hike, didn’t look easy but gorgeous! Loved the music and food looked delicious!!💕😊
@@bobbiecarey2557 Thanks again Bobbie for the second comment on the video! 😉 😁
Wow Rue this is fantastic vlog lovely scenery and lovely sun set amazing drone footage.
@@TheMoll12 Thanks for watching Mary & have a wonderful December ☺️
What an amazing place to hike!!! Simply stunning Rue! Can't wait to see where you go next 😀😀😀
@@maxinewilliams6556 Thanks for watching Maxine & also for your kind words 😊
You didn't even scrape the surface on your visit to Madeira almost 2 weeks ago!
I think you may already know where I go to next so Ssssh! 🤣
Have a truly beautiful December my dear 🤗
Another breathtaking vlog episode exploring the highest trail in Madeira and finishing in that fantastic restaurant.
@@fergusalonso82 Thanks for watching Alonso & also for helping me out 😊
Have an amazing December my friend 🤗
Simply stunning views! That hiking trail is amazing. Luckily I didn’t break a sweat or get out of breath while enjoying the scenery!!
I got a really good screen shot from your Stairway to Heaven shots of the sunset.
Brilliant Rue, thank you for sharing xx
@@pipday1356 You're most welcome Pippa & thanks for watching 😊
Have a wonderful December my dear 🤗
Super vlog as always Rue, the shots while completing the walk were stunning and the food looked amazing, congratulations and well done on your personal goal and achievement, looking forward to the next one 🥰
@@lorraineirl Thanks for watching Lorraine 😊
I was so proud of myself for doing that hike as it's not recommended for people with heart problems. When it's fully opened I hope to complete the full 7km.
Have a truly beautiful December my dear 🤗
Excellent vlog Rue, the scenery was stunning, and a big congratulations on your hike it was well worth it, but did your mammy never teach not to talk to strangers. The food looked delicious and also looking forward to seeing the new destination. Flying camera was excellent, seeing all the beautiful scenery in all of its glory.
@@rosemaryfurlong7241 Thanks for watching Rosemary 😊
Strangers in Madeira are different to those you may be used to lol! 🤣
It truly was an epic place & it's rare to get bad food there.
Have a wonderful December my dear 🤗
I've never seen such a wonderful vlog before, which will make me even more interested in watching the next vlog.👌🏻
@@abuyousufsami Thanks for watching Sami 😊
This is part 2 of a two parter as the video before this introduces you to the area so you'll understand my story much better, so here's Part 1:
th-cam.com/video/NHAYdzAmSAY/w-d-xo.html
Thanks Rue, another great video.👌❤️ Wow that was some climb, we were out of breath just watching.🥵 The views are to die for, our niece is visiting in January to do some hiking, she will love this, so we will share your video, it will be very helpful for her.
And not to forget the piri chicken and those homemade chips looked delicious, was that garlic on the chips, as we have had them like this many times?
Have a great week Amigo. ❤️❤️🇵🇹🇵🇹
@@algarvelove Thanks for watching Steve, it's truly appreciated 😊
To be honest I was so hungry I didn't pay too much attention after filming to discover what was on the chips afterwards as I wolfed it all down.
I've some other Madeira hikes which can be found among my older videos which may be interest to your niece. From last month they've introduced a hiking fee via online payment, but it won't break the bank with the lowest charge at €3.
Have an amazing December my friend 🤗
Another absolutely amazing vlog now Rue and the views were just unbelievable aswell and o I really loved the drone footage aswell and the food looked delicious thank you for another amazing vlog my good friend
@@GerDooley Thanks for watching & for joining me for this live premiere Ger 😊
Your kind words are appreciated & have a wonderful December my friend 🤗
We enjoyed watching this last night on the big telly Rue. The views are spectacular aren't they and you really captured that for us with that breathtaking drone footage. It was some climb for sure, I think anyone would be out of breath!! Who knows perhaps we'll get to do the walk together someday.
@@LivingWalks Thanks for watching Yvonne & Mike 😊
That big collaborative walk would definitely be something to relish in the future, hopefully I'll be much fitter by then!
Have a wonderful December my friends 🤗
@@RuePhoto You too chum, hope you get a bit of time off over Christmas to enjoy and plan your new trips.
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@@thomashenry6100 Thanks for watching Thomas 😊
Hi mate...what a view!!! Truelly stunning and some incredible drone shots! Glad you made it back in one piece!
@@AlgarveAppetite Thanks for watching Jimmy, it's truly appreciated 😊
Hey if I didn't come back in one piece we wouldn't be able to do a future collaboration on my next visit to Algarve lol! 😋
Had to be careful with the drone though as that giant golf ball air force tower has been known to bring down drones, so my friend's drone from our visit last year was definitely in pieces! 😮
Hope all is well with you & your family 🤗
By the way did you catch the piri-piri at the end?
Thanks for another amazing video and the craving for that grilled chicken. Take care.
@@duanewilliams6568 Thank you so much for watching Duane, it's truly appreciated 😊
Piri-piri tastes even better in Algarve much like espatadas taste the best in Madeira!Have a truly wonderful December my friend 🤗
well done Rue, suberb vlogging as always.
@@edmurphy5636 Thanks for Mr Ed, it's truly appreciated 😊
By the way the video preceeding this leads directly into this episode as it sets the introduction for the hike among other things & what to look out for etc.
Have a wonderful week my friend 🤗
Hi Rue! What an amazing experience! Good on you for accomplishing that despite your condition! And, Thank you for capturing most of the trail! I am going to Madeira with a friend in June, I don't think she will be able to do the hike but I am interested in doing it. Could you say how far the stair case to heaven is from the dome? I think as far as you went is just as far as I would like to go. I'm not an avid hiker but starting to train for it now so I can do it by June! Lol! Thank you!!
Also, I'm sure you know, but you should practice deep breathing when hiking it does help tremendously! Keep up the good work and the awesome vlogs! Thank you!! 😊
@@Beyondthegatesphoto20 You're welcome & thanks for watching Carmen 😊
The hike for me was touch & go, but with plenty of breaks & water fully manageable.
The distance from the dome to Stairway to Heaven is 1.2 km / 0.75 miles, but it seems much longer due to the steps & moments taken to stop & enjoy the views.
Also thanks for the breathing tips, it's so hard to do when you're talking much of the time as I always have company now if ever I hike; It's just going uphill is where I find difficulty for the most part.
I'm hoping it'll be all open again come June for you, but that all depends on how nature has healed the land.
Have a truly beautiful December my dear 🤗
@RuePhoto Thank you so much for the information! I appreciate it! I hope I will be able to do the hike! Have a wonderful week!
It's always nice to watch your videos. Next time you come to Madeira, let's see if we can do a great walk and then eat a kebab.
@@cliogtt Thank you for watching Fernando 😊
Yes a walking tour would be lovely indeed & she can show me around from a local's perspective, so here's to spring 2025!
Have a wonderful Sunday my friend 🤗
Is through that door/barrier at the end the trial towards pico Ruivo?
@@Nitrostinkt Thanks for watching Kawa ☺️
It's basically a no entry type barrier in the shape of a door where you can go no further (if you value your life!) The drone footage in my video may give you a different perspective of it.
Hope your weekend is going well my friend. May I ask you a favour please? 😁