Gran Canaria – the outtakes
It’s been an incredible few days in Gran Canaria with my son. We’ve laughed and smiled at so many great experiences. The …
Barranco de Barafonso
My son has another photograph he’d like to take. He’s researched it all and knows the route we’ll be taking and we’re …
Pipit on parade
Many of the plants on Gran Canaria have given up on having leaves. Some have evolved to simply have stems and spikes, …
The dunes of Maspalomas
My son has a specific photograph in mind and he wants to get it. He’s a very driven young man. The location’s …
Canary Islands Chiffchaff on the balcony
We’re in Gran Canaria for a few days and we’ve moved to Agaete, a coastal town. There’s a wonderful walk to Puerto …
Pipit
We can see Tenerife in the distance. The peak, Teide, is 3718 meters high. No wonder it’s visible above the clouds. Peeping nearby …
Incoming!
We’ve diverted from our route slightly to visit Roque Bentayga on Gran Canaria. Looking down into the ravine, it’s great to see …
A Canary Islands Robin deep in the prehistoric Laurel forest
A quick check reveals there’s a stretch of original Laurisilva forest on our route through Gran Canaria. That’s exciting. How often do …
Bertholet’s Pipit on Gran Canaria
Clear skies, winding roads, sea spray; what’s not to like? We’re driving on the GC-200 through Parque Natural Tamadaba on Gran Canaria. …
Sunset at Mirador del Balcón
My son suggests a place he really wants to go in Gran Canaria. It’s a viewpoint over the ocean at the end …
Canary Island Pine
Driving around Gran Canaria is such a thrill. Or it is when I get used to being on the ‘wrong’ side of …
Dawn at the Cave House
It’s dawn at the Cave House on Gran Canaria. We’ve set the alarm for a few minutes before dawn and my son …
The Cave House and the Grey Shrike
We leave Artenara and drive to Acusa Seca. My son’s booked a cave house for us for the night. It’s a house. …
Canary Islands Kestrels
My son asks me if I fancy going on a long-weekend holiday to the Canary Islands. I say yes. I have no …