Living on the north west coast of Tenerife, it’s impossible to ignore Mount Teide. Its vast presence looms over the La Orotava Valley like a monolithic Guardian Angel; reassuring me with its presence and a constant reminder that, unlike the thousands of visitors who every week take the cable car to within 500 metres of… Continue reading Above Me Only Sky – impossible to ignore Mount Teide
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Santa Úrsula – Fit for a king
Santa Úrsula is a thriving shopping and commercial centre, richly endowed with excellent restaurants and all manner of retail outlets. Furthermore, on every other garage door and garden gate, the ‘se vende vino’ signs invite you to buy locally produced wines. In short, Santa Úrsula is a great place to eat, drink and shop; for… Continue reading Santa Úrsula – Fit for a king
Getting Fresh at the Central Market, Adelaide, South Australia
One glimpse of the pure sensory overload that is Adelaide’s Central Market and all rumours of this as the sleepiest of Australian capitals are soon put to bed. From the first step inside you’re assaulted with a buzzing mass of patrons, drifting from stall to stall as if drawn on scent trails toward hanging gardens… Continue reading Getting Fresh at the Central Market, Adelaide, South Australia
Retirement on the Cayman Islands
When the time comes for you to retire, you may find yourself considering destinations that you would never have thought of earlier. Such as the Cayman Islands, which basically consist of three islands – Grand Cayman, Cayman Brac and Little Cayman. These three islands are located in the western Caribbean, northwest of Jamaica and south… Continue reading Retirement on the Cayman Islands
How to Treat a Bee Sting on a Bike Ride
Cycling is a great sport and the summer season is the best time of year to ride your bike. Out in the sunshine, wind blowing through your hair. Everything is going great until you collide with a bee or a wasp…they are small, but boy do they pack a punch. Actually, it’s more of a… Continue reading How to Treat a Bee Sting on a Bike Ride