Another bus ride to mountains and thru many tunnels thru the mountains. Our main reason for the trip today, was to see the thousand year old “dragon” tree, and looking at old churches and a nunnery housed in a 17th century building. Then we proceeded to the charming town of Garachico, located deep in the valley flanked by forested slopes, and rocky coastline. Finally we stopped at an incredible viewpoint looking over Porto La Cruz— where our hotel is. Back to the hotel by 130pm. Our guide told us today that Lord Nelson, from England, tried 3 times to conquer this Island— it would be British instead of belonging to Spain. It was so sunny when we out on the trip, and we were looking forward to going for a swim, when we came home, but it clouded over, and got really chilly, and rained a bit- so much for a swim. Tomorrow is a leisure day!
Crazy colourful houses
From our viewpoint overlooking Porto La Cruz
More Porto La Cruz, but notice the ‘fog’ in the air? According to our guide that is really sand dust, coming from the Sahara Desert!
We were way up there!
Stunning views
Something we haven’t seen before!
This is the gate ( or a replica) to the old town of Garachico, a walled village built by some man (?). This village was completely destroyed by one of the volcanos
These are walkways to the natural swimming pools that are used in the summer months. Right now the pools are too rough- big wave
Info on the gate to the old town.
Narrow streets
Driving a big bus thru these!!!
A 17 century old house, with the original wood doors window.
Views to the valley
Dad found a friend! In June they light fires on the beach— some kind of special day, — they right a wish on paper and then burn it. Evidently this guy will be used as fire wood!
Here it is the 1000 year old ‘Dragon’ tree. The trunk is hollow, and has been vandalized by kids. Now they have it closed off, and a fan inside to keep the moisture out, to keep it from rotting.
This is another ficus tree, once again the big strinie things that are hanging - when they root it will be one another tree.
Crazy designs in the trunk of the ficus
Another costal view.
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