Second half of the trip...
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Some of the alcohol we have had during our stay in south La Palma. The partner has brought the first 3 days worth of beer and wine bottles to the glass container due to ant problem (everyone has it on all these islands, can't get rid of ants, they say).
The wonderful departure/arrival split-flap displays. I like them but it's rare to see them nowadays. On the train platforms, too. All gone, just like all the things I've ever liked.
The 3 languages on most signs in the Canary Islands. Not in any particular order but probably half of Germany's population is in Greece, Spain and these islands (and Madeira) at any given time.
All the airports I've been through since 2021 still have these stickers. Too much trouble to remove them. Or they think something else will happen next...
From me, no matter what and at all times.
What a great and beautiful island and chill, friendly Palmerans. A new favourite. Will return and base in another part of the island in the future. Until next time, La Palma!
We have flown out of Tenerife Sur and again, this connecting flight via Tenerife Norte. Just like in the south, the northern part is also very built-up and crowded. Nearly every possible surface is covered with farms, houses, flats and huge hotels with multiple pools. Those rocks would be covered too, if it was possible. Just terrible.
Waiting for one of our rucksacks. Like Tenerife, Gran Canaria is also super crowded with both tourists and local inhabitants. Next time we'll flee straight to the mountains and base there to do walks.
First sunset on Gran Canaria. Soooooooo many people everywhere, noises, pollution and problems just like any big cities. So stressful. What a shock for the senses after 2 weeks on green and serene La Palma.
How cool is this! A travel agency with split-flap display font and bar coded baggage tags, boarding gate just like the real thing!
Oh no, tuna in salad again! I have to remember "sin atun, por favor.". (Notice my "Gran Canaria" card with the same split-flap font!)
Cuttlefish "in sauce"
2 of the dishes we order from today's specials board. We walk a few streets back from the beach and by chance find this place full of locals. It becomes apparent that these places are not so common here and the reason is the sheer numbers of foreign tourists who mostly hang round at the beach and eat there for much of the duration of their holidays. Even though this is a local restaurant, my jaw drops when I see the bill. Ouch. It hits you in the wallet. I miss La Palma already.
Add flan to the bill..
Finally can rest back in the flat. The last time I drink "Tostada". Spanish-style dark lager. Lager is fine, dark is a bit sweet. This beer comes from Tenerife.
Gran Canaria's craft beer from a small town about an hour from the capital Las Palmas. Much better than "Tostada".
Afraid to face the world tomorrow. So many people, noises, dogs, crap, rubbish, and more!
