Touring Tenerife and Gran Canary

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June 6th 2009

Published: June 6th 2009

Even driving out of the airport, one of the first things we noticed was how excellent the roads were. Then, we noticed how clean everything was. We repeated those two phrases many times as we drove around Tenerife and Gran Canary. True, we don´t usually travel by car, but the roads really were outstanding. Especially when you consider the terrain. Most roads are clinging to steep, rocky clif... Read Full Entry

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El Teide hike

Local fauna

Lizard called the Gorto Goliath

Movie set for Clash of the Titans

Southern side of El Teide

One of the many craters

Crater view

Taurito, Gran Canary

This is the resort village at the base of the Taurito Ravine that was below our cliffside hotel.

Ron at our hotel pool

Taurito beach resorts

Taurito beach

Ron contemplates a giant cactus

A view of our hotel up on the cliff side.

We are in the middle white one on the far left.

Puerto de Mogan beach

Village of Puerto de Mogan

Puerto de Mogan

Sometimes called "the Venice of the Canary Islands"

Puerto de Mogan canal

Puerto de Mogan architecture

Puerto de Mogan harbor

Entering the village of Mogan

Coloration of the rock cliffs

6th June 2009

Valerie
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wow
Your commentary and pictures are fascinating. Can't wait to see Ireland next. My thanks to Lynne for forwarding the link.

6th June 2009

Dorothy
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WOW
I like those mountains and the town. Now that woiuld be a nice PC assignment

8th June 2009

Jody
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Wow...
You two continue to amaze me at the places you go. Naturally love the gorgeous flowering plant...the close up reminds me of azalea flowers...very interesting! I will reply to your email soon, it was good to hear from you! Hugs from me and sloppy kisses from the "kids"

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