Picture trip report from Fuerteventura/ Canary Islands - Page 9

Marj · 01-04-2009

Thank you for sharing your vacation through your TR with us Joana. It was an excellant journey

I loved your photos ........they were great. What an interesting place. And it did seem that there were very few people present. It's kind of nice to be able to go some where and not have to deal with big crowds if you don't want to. Where are you off to next????

Jo · 01-04-2009

Thanks for all the positive feedback. Inbetween I felt like I was "failing" with the report as I saw the many hits and there were so little comments- so I felt like people don't enjoy it.

Again- about the people situation here: it's low season now, so on the beach, which is huge, the crowds disperse quite a bit. Inland there is hardly anyone as most come here for the beach and pure relaxation. There is not much "culture" per se here compared to other destinations- but if you like interesting landscapes and little villages with interesting details there is a lot to find.

If anyone from afar really decides to make this trip I'd suggest for them to go for three or four weeks and do some island hopping. Every island of the Canaries is different to the next one. Fuerte- well, you have seen it. Lanzarote is even more volcanic when it comes to the rocky structures, has a bit more green though. Gran Canaria is quite green and has a "springy" feel to it. So there is a lot to discover- and a lot of space to relax, too.

Where am I off to next- hopefully Playa after my final exam!

Eileencc · 01-04-2009

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Originally Posted by Joana

Thanks for all the positive feedback. Inbetween I felt like I was "failing" with the report as I saw the many hits and there were so little comments- so I felt like people don't enjoy it.

Again- about the people situation here: it's low season now, so on the beach, which is huge, the crowds disperse quite a bit. Inland there is hardly anyone as most come here for the beach and pure relaxation. There is not much "culture" per se here compared to other destinations- but if you like interesting landscapes and little villages with interesting details there is a lot to find.

If anyone from afar really decides to make this trip I'd suggest for them to go for three or four weeks and do some island hopping. Every island of the Canaries is different to the next one. Fuerte- well, you have seen it. Lanzarote is even more volcanic when it comes to the rocky structures, has a bit more green though. Gran Canaria is quite green and has a "springy" feel to it. So there is a lot to discover- and a lot of space to relax, too.

Where am I off to next- hopefully Playa after my final exam!

On the contrary...I felt like commenting on practically every one of your pictures! You're a terrific photographer! I loved seeing and reading about a part of the world that I knew very little about when you started. Very good job!

Good luck on your final exam!

texas kaki · 01-05-2009

Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing that. I truly enjoyed your pictures and reading your commentary.

Rissask · 01-05-2009

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Originally Posted by Joana

And then we were touched by HIS noodly appendage!! Riss, Stew, Babs- are you seeing this?????!!!

all praise Him!

Finally saw this report!

I don't look in here enough.

Great job.

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While the land looks barren a closer look often reveals beauty.

it certainly does! The area looks sort of like what I would imagine Afghanistan looks like in parts.

Your photos are beautiful. I think a lot of what makes a great photographer is being able to see what would make an interesting shot, and capturing it perfectly- you have that nailed.

roni · 01-05-2009

What a wonderful report!!

Gorgeous photos!!

Jo · 01-06-2009

Thanks again for all the sweet repiles.

On a final note on the trip: I JUST got home- after 24 hours of traveling without sleep........the trip should usually take SIX hours all transfers included.

What happened?
Well- first of all when we got to the airport after a one and a half hours car ride (me driving) we saw our flight was delayed for three hours. *sigh* Reason: total weather chaos in Germany, snow and ice, airports closed etc..
Okay.
Two hours later the flight got moved back another three hours- totalling a delay of six hours, and as we had to be there two hours early for check in we had eight hours on the clock when boarding (actually nine and a half with transfer).
Upon boarding we knew we'd missed the connection flight and there was no way to fly into Hamburg as our airport has a night curfew. Meh.
The airline told us there are 365 people on board the plane of which 300 need to go to other destinations, many to Hamburg (around 50) and that they would find a way to get us there. WE were thinking stay in Nuremberg over night, take first flight out......or something.
Well- we got to Nuremberg at half past one at night....they only had one counter with three folks open that were trying to control the angry mob of 300 folks.
News were we'd by flying to Hannover and then be transferred to Hamburg by bus, so we'd be in Hamburg by six in the morning. Argh.
There were many organizational probs with boarding- and in the end we were in the plane at the gate for two hours as they had checked in two people to many, so those had to leave the plane again and their baggage had to be taken off board. Meanwhile it was HOT in the plane and we didn't even get drinks.
So- after another delay of x hours we flew to Hannover- got there at four something. There was not even ground personell to greet us or tell us what was up with our luggage now OR how the rest of the transfer would be handled. Me and some other passengers went up to the check ins- there were five folks of the airline there but they didn't give a shit. Finally one of the passengers almost went apeshit and asked for the manager on duty. Even when she turned up thing were moving slowly. So we sat in the bus for another two hours before we left. Finally go there around eight- and then had to go to lost and found because of our luggage...........

So I am finally home, totally worn out- and all I can say is: do never, ever fly Air Berlin!!!!!!

Thor Henning · 01-06-2009

Again: Thank you for posting this report Joana. Great pictures!

Dan-0 · 01-06-2009

This is a fantastic report, Joana, thanks for sharing.

Gorgeous photos, too. Sorry your trip ended with a hassle. I've been to Spain, and loved it, but not to the Canaries. Thanks for "taking" me. Awesome!

I don't want to hijack your thread, but your photos reminded me so much of the video for the song "On the Beach" by Chris Rea. I think this video was filmed there. Any of it look familiar?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6X0FjlybCqs

Rissask · 01-06-2009

Oh....my....goodness!

What a horrendous trip home for you. Such a rotten end to an otherwise great vacation- that sucks when that happens!

Jo · 01-06-2009

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Originally Posted by Dan-0

This is a fantastic report, Joana, thanks for sharing.

Gorgeous photos, too. Sorry your trip ended with a hassle. I've been to Spain, and loved it, but not to the Canaries. Thanks for "taking" me. Awesome!

I don't want to hijack your thread, but your photos reminded me so much of the video for the song "On the Beach" by Chris Rea. I think this video was filmed there. Any of it look familiar?

YouTube - Chris Rea : On The Beach

Ah- what a great song. And how young he was then!
While you are right and it could be there the houses rather look like Greece, as does the lighthouse. But you are right with the beaches looking quite the same.

Riss- the worst part is that I couldn't really sleep yesterday, so now I am REALLY tired and have to go to work. Ack.

Buggirl · 01-07-2009

Gorgeous photos, Joana!!

The gopher people totally crack me up, though

What motivation! For what, I'm not sure..........

4wheeled · 01-07-2009

great report! super pics! liked the before and after of the fish

but i hope you ate your veggies too.

very interesting about the winter place.

thanks for taking the time.

MaripositaII · 01-19-2009

Lovely pictures Joana. I had looked through the report but didn't comment before. I want to visit this area one day. We've only been to Barcelona and Calella.

01-06-2009	#127 (permalink)
Jo Niiiice!! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: With Quincy....... Posts: 5,803	Thanks again for all the sweet repiles. On a final note on the trip: I JUST got home- after 24 hours of traveling without sleep........the trip should usually take SIX hours all transfers included. What happened? Well- first of all when we got to the airport after a one and a half hours car ride (me driving) we saw our flight was delayed for three hours. sigh Reason: total weather chaos in Germany, snow and ice, airports closed etc.. Okay. Two hours later the flight got moved back another three hours- totalling a delay of six hours, and as we had to be there two hours early for check in we had eight hours on the clock when boarding (actually nine and a half with transfer). Upon boarding we knew we'd missed the connection flight and there was no way to fly into Hamburg as our airport has a night curfew. Meh. The airline told us there are 365 people on board the plane of which 300 need to go to other destinations, many to Hamburg (around 50) and that they would find a way to get us there. WE were thinking stay in Nuremberg over night, take first flight out......or something. Well- we got to Nuremberg at half past one at night....they only had one counter with three folks open that were trying to control the angry mob of 300 folks. News were we'd by flying to Hannover and then be transferred to Hamburg by bus, so we'd be in Hamburg by six in the morning. Argh. There were many organizational probs with boarding- and in the end we were in the plane at the gate for two hours as they had checked in two people to many, so those had to leave the plane again and their baggage had to be taken off board. Meanwhile it was HOT in the plane and we didn't even get drinks. So- after another delay of x hours we flew to Hannover- got there at four something. There was not even ground personell to greet us or tell us what was up with our luggage now OR how the rest of the transfer would be handled. Me and some other passengers went up to the check ins- there were five folks of the airline there but they didn't give a shit. Finally one of the passengers almost went apeshit and asked for the manager on duty. Even when she turned up thing were moving slowly. So we sat in the bus for another two hours before we left. Finally go there around eight- and then had to go to lost and found because of our luggage........... So I am finally home, totally worn out- and all I can say is: do never, ever fly Air Berlin!!!!!! __________________ No regrets "There are two things that are endless: the universe and human stupidity. I am not completely sure about the universe being endless though." Albert Einstein Original SLOT.

01-06-2009	#129 (permalink)
Dan-0 beachaholic Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 487	This is a fantastic report, Joana, thanks for sharing. Gorgeous photos, too. Sorry your trip ended with a hassle. I've been to Spain, and loved it, but not to the Canaries. Thanks for "taking" me. Awesome! I don't want to hijack your thread, but your photos reminded me so much of the video for the song "On the Beach" by Chris Rea. I think this video was filmed there. Any of it look familiar? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6X0FjlybCqs Last edited by Dan-0; 01-06-2009 at 08:29 PM..

01-04-2009	#121 (permalink)
Marj beachaholic Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Winnipeg MB Canada Posts: 492	Thank you for sharing your vacation through your TR with us Joana. It was an excellant journey I loved your photos ........they were great. What an interesting place. And it did seem that there were very few people present. It's kind of nice to be able to go some where and not have to deal with big crowds if you don't want to. Where are you off to next????

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01-04-2009	#122 (permalink)
Jo Niiiice!! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: With Quincy....... Posts: 5,803	Thanks for all the positive feedback. Inbetween I felt like I was "failing" with the report as I saw the many hits and there were so little comments- so I felt like people don't enjoy it. Again- about the people situation here: it's low season now, so on the beach, which is huge, the crowds disperse quite a bit. Inland there is hardly anyone as most come here for the beach and pure relaxation. There is not much "culture" per se here compared to other destinations- but if you like interesting landscapes and little villages with interesting details there is a lot to find. If anyone from afar really decides to make this trip I'd suggest for them to go for three or four weeks and do some island hopping. Every island of the Canaries is different to the next one. Fuerte- well, you have seen it. Lanzarote is even more volcanic when it comes to the rocky structures, has a bit more green though. Gran Canaria is quite green and has a "springy" feel to it. So there is a lot to discover- and a lot of space to relax, too. Where am I off to next- hopefully Playa after my final exam!

01-05-2009	#124 (permalink)
texas kaki ruined Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 81	Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing that. I truly enjoyed your pictures and reading your commentary.

01-05-2009	#126 (permalink)
roni Happy Curmudgeon Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Oregon Posts: 33,026	What a wonderful report!! Gorgeous photos!!

01-06-2009	#128 (permalink)
Thor Henning añejo Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Drammen, Norway Posts: 3,556	Again: Thank you for posting this report Joana. Great pictures!

01-06-2009	#130 (permalink)
Rissask Canada Dry Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 27,159	Oh....my....goodness! What a horrendous trip home for you. Such a rotten end to an otherwise great vacation- that sucks when that happens!

01-07-2009	#132 (permalink)
Buggirl añejo Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: on an island in the sea..... Posts: 3,716	Gorgeous photos, Joana!! The gopher people totally crack me up, though What motivation! For what, I'm not sure..........

01-07-2009	#133 (permalink)
4wheeled life=playa Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Toronto Posts: 724	great report! super pics! liked the before and after of the fish but i hope you ate your veggies too. very interesting about the winter place. thanks for taking the time.

01-19-2009	#134 (permalink)
MaripositaII añejo Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 5,274	Lovely pictures Joana. I had looked through the report but didn't comment before. I want to visit this area one day. We've only been to Barcelona and Calella.