Picture trip report from Fuerteventura/ Canary Islands

Jo · 12-20-2008

Hey all,

guess this will be a first for me, never did a trip report on the forum. But figured as the Canaries are something most from the US don't know I'll put some pics up day by day while I am here.

Keep in mind I am no Andiline, Manitou or Thor- so my pics will just be average.

Will get started in a few mins- just waiting for the pics to upload.

Jo · 12-20-2008

So- to get started: here is a map showing where I am right now. On the island of Fuerteventura, off the coast of Africa.

The Canaries basically rose out of the ocean via volcanic activity- which you can still see when approaching via air.

Nice shot of Lanzarote, a neighboring island, from above.

Approaching Fuerteventura.

Note in the pic above that much of the sand you see there actually has blown over from the African deserts. Also note as a reference that the line running along the coast is a normal sized street........which gives you an impression of the size of the sand patch.

Former volcano on Fuerte.

The eagle has landed- at an airport right next to the ocean.

Jo · 12-20-2008

Ready for my vacation to start.

Where there are tourists there is green.

But the island actually looks like in these following pics- some parts look like the surface of the moon, all of it is barren land.

And then finally the ocean again.

Jo · 12-20-2008

Entering Jandia- El Faro, a landmark here.

View from my balcony.

Restaurant on the beach- note that this is a normal sized house, which gives an idea of how huge the beach here is.

I just liked the look of this.

Old core of Moro Jable.

Foooooood!!! First garlic shrimps, then fresh fish with tons of garlic. I will make no new friends tonight..........

Yes- I am wearing a jacket and a scarf. It does get chilly here at night......

View from the restaurant.

Well- that is day one. If I see that folks like this and follow I'll upload more in the coming two weeks.........have to admit it takes ages to upload from here, the connection is slow.

Andiline · 12-20-2008

Keep'em coming Joana.

Never been to Fuerte myself although I know a lot of people who have been there.

And of course: enjoy your vacation!

Manitou · 12-20-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joana

If I see that folks like this and follow I'll upload more in the coming two weeks.........have to admit it takes ages to upload from here, the connection is slow.

Like it? I love it! Learning about a new location through your eyes and with your words, please don't make me beg for more because I will!

Thanks for taking the time to do this, Joana! Have a great trip!

Always your friend,

Russ

Eileencc · 12-20-2008

Yes, what he said! More please Joana! It's a very interesting landscape, which I've never seen, and really don't know about, so please continue to share your adventure with us!

Thor Henning · 12-20-2008

Great pictures Joana! More please!

I have never been to Fuerteventura. But I went to Lanzarote in the late 80ies. A great place for taking photographs.

Dijo · 12-21-2008

more please! Have a wonderful time.

Jacko · 12-21-2008

Hooray! Lovin' the report so far Joana! Thanks!

That fish and shrimp looks so good!

Jo · 12-21-2008

Awwww- even though my pics aren't all that you want more (and I would never make you beg, Manitou) - so I'll begin uploading the pics of the day today in a minute (which means, with the connection here, it will take a moment).
There will be some interesting ones today!! Stay tuned.

Jo · 12-21-2008

The weather was quite stormy today- so the best option was for a trip in the car.
Chosen destination was the "Villa Winter" a very mysterious place laden with conspiracy theories........of course involving a strange German, Mr. Winter.
The ride to it was an adventure of its own as you will see.

But to that later.

Starting off in Jandia

Via Moro Jable

Leaving town- and civilization as we know it.

At first there is an asphalt road going through the usual surreal landscape.

Jo · 12-21-2008

Which turns into gravel about twenty minutes out of town.

A few last houses.

And the ever present goats.

The youngsters from the town love this area for quadbiking.

Jo · 12-21-2008

On and on the road goes.

Until you finally get to the highest point and have this amazing view.

From which you can already see our destination, the aforementioned Villa.

Jo · 12-21-2008

But to get there it's still a bit of way........which other tourists have not managed........

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

On and on......

12-20-2008	#1 (permalink)
Jo Niiiice!! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: With Quincy....... Posts: 5,803	Picture trip report from Fuerteventura/ Canary Islands Hey all, guess this will be a first for me, never did a trip report on the forum. But figured as the Canaries are something most from the US don't know I'll put some pics up day by day while I am here. Keep in mind I am no Andiline, Manitou or Thor- so my pics will just be average. Will get started in a few mins- just waiting for the pics to upload.

12-21-2008	#9 (permalink)
Dijo reposado Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Southwestern Ontario Posts: 1,485	Great strt Joana.... more please! Have a wonderful time.

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12-20-2008	#2 (permalink)
Jo Niiiice!! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: With Quincy....... Posts: 5,803	So- to get started: here is a map showing where I am right now. On the island of Fuerteventura, off the coast of Africa. The Canaries basically rose out of the ocean via volcanic activity- which you can still see when approaching via air. Nice shot of Lanzarote, a neighboring island, from above. Approaching Fuerteventura. Note in the pic above that much of the sand you see there actually has blown over from the African deserts. Also note as a reference that the line running along the coast is a normal sized street........which gives you an impression of the size of the sand patch. Former volcano on Fuerte. The eagle has landed- at an airport right next to the ocean.

12-20-2008	#3 (permalink)
Jo Niiiice!! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: With Quincy....... Posts: 5,803	Ready for my vacation to start. Where there are tourists there is green. But the island actually looks like in these following pics- some parts look like the surface of the moon, all of it is barren land. And then finally the ocean again.

12-20-2008	#4 (permalink)
Jo Niiiice!! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: With Quincy....... Posts: 5,803	Entering Jandia- El Faro, a landmark here. View from my balcony. Restaurant on the beach- note that this is a normal sized house, which gives an idea of how huge the beach here is. I just liked the look of this. Old core of Moro Jable. Foooooood!!! First garlic shrimps, then fresh fish with tons of garlic. I will make no new friends tonight.......... Yes- I am wearing a jacket and a scarf. It does get chilly here at night...... View from the restaurant. Well- that is day one. If I see that folks like this and follow I'll upload more in the coming two weeks.........have to admit it takes ages to upload from here, the connection is slow.

12-20-2008	#5 (permalink)
Andiline añejo Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Cologne, Germany Posts: 8,432	Keep'em coming Joana. Never been to Fuerte myself although I know a lot of people who have been there. And of course: enjoy your vacation!

12-20-2008	#7 (permalink)
Eileencc añejo Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: North of Boston, Mass Posts: 5,775	Yes, what he said! More please Joana! It's a very interesting landscape, which I've never seen, and really don't know about, so please continue to share your adventure with us!

12-20-2008	#8 (permalink)
Thor Henning añejo Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Drammen, Norway Posts: 3,556	Great pictures Joana! More please! I have never been to Fuerteventura. But I went to Lanzarote in the late 80ies. A great place for taking photographs.

12-21-2008	#10 (permalink)
Jacko añejo Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 21,713	Hooray! Lovin' the report so far Joana! Thanks! That fish and shrimp looks so good!

12-21-2008	#11 (permalink)
Jo Niiiice!! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: With Quincy....... Posts: 5,803	Awwww- even though my pics aren't all that you want more (and I would never make you beg, Manitou) - so I'll begin uploading the pics of the day today in a minute (which means, with the connection here, it will take a moment). There will be some interesting ones today!! Stay tuned.

12-21-2008	#12 (permalink)
Jo Niiiice!! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: With Quincy....... Posts: 5,803	The weather was quite stormy today- so the best option was for a trip in the car. Chosen destination was the "Villa Winter" a very mysterious place laden with conspiracy theories........of course involving a strange German, Mr. Winter. The ride to it was an adventure of its own as you will see. But to that later. Starting off in Jandia Via Moro Jable Leaving town- and civilization as we know it. At first there is an asphalt road going through the usual surreal landscape.

12-21-2008	#13 (permalink)
Jo Niiiice!! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: With Quincy....... Posts: 5,803	Which turns into gravel about twenty minutes out of town. A few last houses. And the ever present goats. The youngsters from the town love this area for quadbiking.

12-21-2008	#14 (permalink)
Jo Niiiice!! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: With Quincy....... Posts: 5,803	On and on the road goes. Until you finally get to the highest point and have this amazing view. From which you can already see our destination, the aforementioned Villa.

12-21-2008	#15 (permalink)
Jo Niiiice!! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: With Quincy....... Posts: 5,803	But to get there it's still a bit of way........which other tourists have not managed........ While the land looks barren a closer look often reveals beauty. On and on......