Lanzarote is like my comfort blanket. It’s a place I know well and feel safe to be on my own when Steve is riding. We do try to get out here once a year with other holidays thrown in along the way. This year is different, normally we book things individually, we book the flights... Continue Reading →
Malpais de La Rasca
“It’s cloudy” he said. “Let’s go for a walk” he said. I thought he meant the little loop I’d created, down to the seafront and back up again, possibly popping into one of the little cafes mid route for refreshments and a bit of people watching, no. He had different plans. I wanted something sedate... Continue Reading →
Mount Teide by Bicycle
If there’s a sure way to put pressure on yourself to do something ‘epic’ then announce beforehand that you are going to do it. We are in Tenerife as we want to explore another Island in The Canaries other than our usual choice Lanzarote, in case we are missing something special, but also because it... Continue Reading →
Poolside
The sun is beating down, our walk along the front has led us to a complex advertising a poolside bar, open to all. In need of liquid refreshment and a napkin to wipe my sweaty brow, we venture in, pick a table in the shade, order a couple of Sangrias and sit back hoping to... Continue Reading →
Willies on Parade
Throwing back the curtains reveals clear blue skies and wall to wall sunshine. Another glorious day in my little bit of paradise. Top of the Morning breakfast snaffled, complete with soda bread, white and black pudding. We find ourselves stuffing towels, water and sun cream into a bag. He's found one of the island's most... Continue Reading →