Entries from April 2009

April 19, 2009

Barranco del Infierno

Barranco del Infierno

Originally uploaded by islandmommacanarias

My favorite of the pictures I took on a hike this morning. I haven’t done this, particular hike in ages. It was great to go early (9am) to see the sun rising above the mountain tops. In the valley it is shady and cool, and because of [...]

April 17, 2009

IMHO Susan Boyle

I can’t remember the last time there was so much fuss in the media, not that she doesn’t deserve it, because if this is what she wants then she richly deserves it. Not being a fan of either tv talent shows nor media “human interest” stories normally, I avoided logging on to YouTube this [...]

April 5, 2009

Guaza Rastro

I am ambivalent about markets and car boot sales. I love mooching around and finding bargains, but I hate the boob-brushing, sweaty, smoke-stinking closeness which comes as part and parcel of some, like the Sunday Market in Los Cristianos…….some interesting stalls amongst the tourist tat, but forget it…..not to mention €1.50 for a small [...]