Grand Canaria round trip

While travelling we imagine how certain places look like. Have some expectations and visions of what we want to do.
Some people look for touristic enclaves, artificially created for entertainment. Streets full of pubs, restaurants, little shops and night clubs. Beautiful white sandy beaches stock with European tourists lying next to each other like sardines in a can.

I came to Gran Canaria in search of peace and quiet. Charming little towns, beautiful views to contemplate and simply to enjoy life.

What I discovered is a cheap way of travel. Sleep in hostels, caves or tents , meeting people from all over the world brought to the same place for different reasons.
So answering to all questions “what is your plan? Where are you gonna WORK? What next?
My response is simple – travel, work in exchange for bed and food. Go to as many places as I can work at, meet new people and cultures, collect my experience and unforgettable memories :-)

Just came back from an island round trip. Had amazing tapas dinner on rocky entrance to the Puerto de Mogan, watching sunset. Drove through Tejeda to Artenara, where I slept in a cave. On 1777m above the sea level it may be cold (5⁰C), so the best way to keep us warm was to drink a bottle of canary rum, watching stars till 4 a.m. And a shower with such a view you cannot compare to anything.

Bit of sightseeing, twisted roads and views that take your breath away. Splashed in the ocean and tapas dinner with newly met hostel guests. Bottles of wine on the beach and long hours of exchanging experiences.

Ciao!

p.s. heard once “you have a great water pressure in the shower”. Not knowing how to respond, thanked as it was a compliment. After recent travels finally understood and appreciated  it :-)

Appreciate what you have. Enjoy every day of your life like it was the last one. Peace