TOBOGGAN

The basket work ox cart or toboggan has been a typical sight in the island since 1850. This means of transport, made from wicker work, is controlled by two men, dressed in white and known as “carreiros” who guide the toboggan down the steep slopes. Speaking of ox carts, these can still be seen in parts of the island. They are fashioned with wicker and the seats are decorated with bright colours. They look like sledges and are pulled by two oxen, driven by a cattleman