In fact maybe the most astonishing one I have ever seen – and I visit in every country and every city I go…But this particular garden is very well thought through, which shows in its architecture and its natural environment. (It was a Swede that started it, Sventonius.)
So, the Canary Islands’ Botanical Garden, situated just west of Las Palmas, in Tafira Baja, is well worth a visit – and not just because of its cactus garden. Let us go, tomorrow!
What is Love?
Well, there are so many ways of showing it…
…and we all want it…
…mmm, and sometimes it is so obviously shining and true!
I guess the one thing in common is – we ALL need it!
We went for the light – and a week of hiking joy. The Canary Islands still have a lot to offer even if you are not a beach person.
I have been to this volcano island once before, and fell in love with the Roque Nublo area in the middle of Gran Canaria. The highest peak is almost 2000 metres, and sometimes there is even snow here.
Driving through scorched areas on our way up, we wondered how much of the island had been taken by the big fires. Spain’s mainland was also much burnt this year. Much of this particular area was destroyed in September this autumn.
Those who never have experienced a Swedish November, cannot imagine the joy of this light and this blue sky!
I love the look of those distant mountains…
… and in the forest – some quiet companions don’t mind you coming close.
Because, we are all hiking here together, aren’t we?
Maybe it was me being cheeky, trying to take photos of him eating…but he sized me up with his beady eyes, flashed his imposing crest – and kept eating. The Eurasian hoopoe is a real beauty.
This was great fun – I just had to pick all the words given by Paula at Lost in Translation!
The Remains of eight New Zealand opossum – brought home by my daughter from her volunteer work there
Portrayal – a study of Totti for a dog journal
Non-human
Stellar – New Year’s Eve
Sagacious – Non-Violence, the bronze sculpture by Carl Fredrik Reuterswärd
Spot on, Ailsa. Warm is the theme for this week. Up north we are very tired of all the grey: rain, drizzle, slush – and darkness. Now it is dark around 3.30 pm. I hope your theme will get much light and warmth from us all!
Mmmm…
The stone fence is as stone cold as it looks, dividing the larch fields that now have lost their soft needles.
But, it is not yet cold enough to stop the flowing water, and turning it into ice –
We are Waiting…
More, more…of coziness – this time at Harastorp! Still rain, but at least warm by the fire…
This little friend I was terribly tempted to take with me home…
Isn’t he just adorable?
Leya 
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