We got quite a shock as we headed for the ferry to go to
Lanzarote for the next few days, we had to drive through Corraloje and it was
massive and heaving with people even pinker then me!!! We both realised what an oasis Tindaya had
been and how even while we drove around the Island of Fuerteventura ( that’s
the advert reminder thing again) we had managed to avoid any large conurbations
and lulled ourselves into thinking the islands were quite unspoiled spots!!! We
were so shocked by the ‘big’ town we didn’t even stop to look around – we just
drove round a mad one way system – several times it felt like, and got the next
ferry out.
I was worried then that the place we would be stopping in
Lanzarote would be like Corraloje and we felt really sorry to be leaving
Tindaya behind with its braying donkey and goats in the next garden… The boat
ride was wild and bumpy but we were able to sit outside – I wish I had covered
my nose up, its very red now, - and we had no difficulty finding our way
to our next des res, and what a relief
because that’s exactly what is it – its lovely… set in a smaller town area very
near the airport but all low rise, all very pretty painted white mixed architecture
and our gaff for the next 4 days is in a beautiful courtyard with three tall
looming palm trees, a hammock, sun beds, and is really nicely laid out and
decorated in a very typical Spanish way.
Its very different to last nights gaff but just as nice in a different
way.
An added bonus is it is only about 3 minutes walk from the
sea and the Playa Honda promenade which is pleasant stroll down the coast –
mainly residential but with a sprinkling of bars to ease the walking!
That’s what we did this afternoon – we promenaded and drank
beer before finding a supermarket to restock essential and then falling asleep
for an hour – we are turning into locals!!!
Our courtyard is such a pretty place to sit we have decided
to have a picnic tea out there tonight instead of heading out looking for
somewhere to eat, and then we will go find a beer later as a night cap.
The single disadvantage here is there is no internet, so I
will be relying on excursions to post blogs and keep in touch.
Tomorrow we are going to explore the north part of the island - I'll post next time we stop for mojitos...
Please tell me how you actually get in and out of a hammock? Maggs
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