I don't know if you know this, but madeira is the portuguese word for "wood". It's also the name of a Portuguese archipelago (http://www.guia-madeira.net/madeira/historia/history.htm).
Nice photos, btw. :)

I didn't know that but it's probably one of those useless (no offense) bits of information I will remember for ever.
In the Italian restaurant last night I found myself saying to my girlfriend "Did you know spaghetti is Italian for 'little strings'!?" The things you remember...

Ehehehe
I know what you mean (and no offense was taken ;).