Lets leave the cold grey UK winter behind and head for the sun.
After a somewhat fraught last leg of the journey (flight two hours late, a thunderstorm that soaked the luggage and an unplanned trip at night into the capital in the car to pick up the apartment keys) we made it to our home for next couple of weeks, Puerto de las Nieves on Gran Canaria.
This was our second visit and its the perfect base for us. Quiet, unspoilt and well off the tourist radar.
On the first morning, I was keen to re-acquaint myself with a wander down to the seawater pools. After the previous nights rains, the weather looked far more promising.
However looking south there was clearly some more rain on the way. Whilst we had a short shower while we were having lunch that was the last rains and pretty much clouds, we saw up till the last couple of days.
After lunch and the rains had gone we took a wander about, enjoying the warm sun and speactacular views this place offers.
The rock tower that overlooks the port.
The Funsters having fun.
Views to the Tamadaba Natiional Forest - more on that in the next post.
The view out across the harbour.
One of our favourite spots along the harbour wall.
Looking back to small town and its small collection of restaurants.
The harbour beach where we swam many times.
Every holiday location by the sea needs a seafront promenade. This one is a real favourite especially when the Atlantic waves are in full swing.
And our favourute place by the saltwater pools to watch the sunset. A dedicated sunset post to come in a few posts time.
Now this is the kind of weather I want see on Xmas Day!.
A happy couple celebrating in the best way possible. Strolling together in the sunshine.
And our Xmas Dinner - lots of freshly cooked seafood.
We found a lovely spot on a section wooden decking with great views of the town and the mountains behind.
Can't beat a swim on Xmas Day.
Our little piece of heaven.
And my favourite view down to the dragon's back ridge of mountains to the south.
We spent several days just wandering about town, sunbathing and swimming. The weather is close to perfect. Warm enough to sit comfortably in the sun without being too hot. This perch on top of the harbour wall was another of our favourites.
A great place to people watch around the harbour.
And enjoy the changing colours on the mountains as the sun goes down.
The moon rises over the rock tower above the town.
The setting sun turns the rock a deep golden reddish brown at the end of the day.
The ferry makes a decent subject for a sunset photo.
The comings and goings of the ferry become a regular event through the day.
It was just me and the Funsters for the first week with the Prof joining us for the second week.
Lots more posts to come, gonna take me a while to work through (I took well over 500 photos through the trip!)
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