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| We have been planning to drive around the island and last P-Day we ventured out. It took us 3 hours driving time. Parts of the road was climbing a mountain through some steep switchbacks. The view of the volcano Teide behind us was spectacular. |
The ocean waves seemed to be bigger over here and we spent a little time in Puerto de la Cruz
There were maybe 10 swimming pools next to the ocean. There is no sand on these beaches, just lots of volcanic rock.
The town has an old European feel to it with narrow, cobblestone streets.
There is a beautiful park with a famous 1000 year old tree, which I guess is technically a bush.
The trunk of the tree.
Puerto de la Cruz is a beautiful city and so much greener than our side of the island.
The tree park was full of colorful roaming chickens. If you know me well you know I love mother hens and baby chicks.
The park had some caves from the indigenous people that lived here and this mummy remains.
The tree is really huge but it doesn't look like it from this angle.
The valley at the top of the mountain was lush and green.
Wild flowers bloomed everywhere across the valley.
OK, this is it. The only cleavage you will ever see on me.
A better perspective at how large the tree is.
A closer view of Teide, the peak on the left.
This looks like one beautiful place to be. You and Mike are looking younger to me. It must be the blessing of serving and the ocean breeze. Thanks for sharing making me jealous that I am not there too.
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