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Roque Bentayga
This monolithic rock stands tall above the Tejeda Valley. First visit by us and First video of 2023. We visited on the 1st of January

The Western Top of Gran Canaria
A Trip through a few little known villages on the Western Side of Gran Canaria. See the sights that hardly any tourists see. Off the

That Rock!
We can see this rock from our terrace. It appears to have a hole through which we think we can see the mountain behind. But

Picnic By The Ocean
A Beautiful Spot on our Southern Coastline just before Arguineguin. We stopped here because it seemed like a good idea. We were hungry and thirsty

Presa de Las Ninas
A Warm Sunday on The Mountain Sunday Feb 6th 2022. A Beautiful day here on Gran Canaria. We were late rising this morning and so,

Picnic By The Lake
January 13th 2022. We felt like spending and afternoon in the sunshine of the Mountains. So, off to Presa Las Niñas for a picnic and

Walk With Us To The Beach
It’s 5th January 2022. Our “Christmas Eve” here. So it was a good day for a swim, sunbathe and walk. Join us, and remember… This

Happy New Year 2022
2021 draws to a close and a New Year begins. What have we done with our year? Quite a bit it turns out. https://youtu.be/Lg9sFBD8U8o

Building A Rockery
Progress continues. A lot got done today. Last of the facing rocks were laid and mortared in loose then wet sprayed. A problem with the

Time For Tiffin!
Well, we needed a few items from the Store in Agualatente. Cement, Mortar, Cauliflower, Silicon, Carrots and Onions…. Sounds like a dinner to die for.

Rooftop Gardening For Fun.
Potato Harvest? Rooftop gardening for fun?? Hmmm. Well, not a great success but neither was it a complete disaster! It’s December, it’s still reasonably warm

It’s A Cool Day
Fri 26th November 21. First day with any real rain since Feb this year. A decent recipe for cauliflower with garlic and herbs I discovered

A Day at Puerto Mogan
The car was ‘In’ for service, so we were ‘Out’ for Lunch! It was a beautiful day. The car needed a few things doing to

The Mountain Provides
Today, a little trip out. Just as far as the warehouse down the road. A sort of Aladdins Cave of treasures. We needed Charcoal for

Snowdrops in England
In February 2019, a while before we retired, we spent a happy and interesting day wandering around the grounds of Welford House near Newbury, England.

Loafing Around
Bread making on a Sunday. November 7th 2021. I thought I might be able to make a small video to show people just how easy

A Day Like Many Others
Tuesday 2nd November passed like many others as another happy, relaxed and warm day in our retirement. Up at about 8.30am to make a Cup

Poema del Mar Aquarium
Smashing day with my Lover at the newly constructed, 2017, aquarium in Parque Santa Catalina, Las Palmas.

Friday 22nd Oct 21
What a gorgeous day! It was the intention today to go get some ‘Supplies’. We need timber for a project to turn the covered terrace