Thursday, May 07, 2009
New House!!!!!
It's been a long time coming, but we've finally moved and become established in our new des res in Shotts. Its been a hectic month but we're nearly at a stage that we can be comfortable in the new house and not fall over boxes and each other to get to the remote control! This means that we've finally established a broadband connection (even if we grudgingly went with BT!) and hopefully I'll become a bit more regular with my postings and even a few book reviews or two. We'll see.....
Sunday, February 01, 2009
Monday, January 26, 2009
Tenerife Trip
Not posted for a long time. Main problem is that I can´t access our blog from my work computer and since we don´t have a connection at home, the only way forward is through an internet caff or emailing postings to Jen.
Never mind! Here I am in sunny Tenerife trying to catch some rays and chill out with my mate, Shime. Its nearly the end of our week away and I´m reflecting on what´s been an enjoyable, relaxing, interesting trip to Puerto de la Cruz.
Highlight of the trip for me has to be the time spent around Mount Teide. Teide is the highest point in all Spain at 3720m and is a dormant volcano. Unfortunately, although the climb to the top is straightforward enough, a permit is now required to go above the cable car station near the top. The only place where a permit can be obtained is in a government office in Santa Crux, the island´s capital. Therefore, the combination of trip to Santa Cruz and the cost of the cable car made us decide to walk up the satelite summit, Montana Blanco, which was a pleasant side trip in itself.
Following this we drove down to the west coast to see, Los Gigantes, which at over 2000 feet are some of the highest seacliffs in the world. This was followed by a quick detour to the Masca gorge for some pics and a drive back to our hotel. I hope to be able to put some photos up when I get home.
Otherwise, its been bars, shops, pool sunbathing and reading. Look forward to the wintry
Scottish weather tomorrow!
Never mind! Here I am in sunny Tenerife trying to catch some rays and chill out with my mate, Shime. Its nearly the end of our week away and I´m reflecting on what´s been an enjoyable, relaxing, interesting trip to Puerto de la Cruz.
Highlight of the trip for me has to be the time spent around Mount Teide. Teide is the highest point in all Spain at 3720m and is a dormant volcano. Unfortunately, although the climb to the top is straightforward enough, a permit is now required to go above the cable car station near the top. The only place where a permit can be obtained is in a government office in Santa Crux, the island´s capital. Therefore, the combination of trip to Santa Cruz and the cost of the cable car made us decide to walk up the satelite summit, Montana Blanco, which was a pleasant side trip in itself.
Following this we drove down to the west coast to see, Los Gigantes, which at over 2000 feet are some of the highest seacliffs in the world. This was followed by a quick detour to the Masca gorge for some pics and a drive back to our hotel. I hope to be able to put some photos up when I get home.
Otherwise, its been bars, shops, pool sunbathing and reading. Look forward to the wintry
Scottish weather tomorrow!
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