After many years of bewilderment, I think I have the answer finally whether a falling tree in a forest makes a noise should nobody be around to hear it. It's complicated but until next time...
Near the completion of an unusual hike, one which we devised ourselves, we arrived in a small town. Unfortunately, we won't be able to patent or register this route but we can live with the disappointment. The enjoyable part of arriving in a town or village is that we can reward ourselves with a hot beverage or cold one, depending on the temperature. Sometimes, we'll even have a hot beverage in warm weather and a soda in cold conditions. Heck, I'm sure this is truly fascinating information that you wanted to read. My pleasure. It really makes for a wonderful contrast, that is, spending most of the time in the wilderness generally or when a town is close by, arriving in such town for spoiling.
Cheers,
Ta-Ta Teide.
Near the completion of an unusual hike, one which we devised ourselves, we arrived in a small town. Unfortunately, we won't be able to patent or register this route but we can live with the disappointment. The enjoyable part of arriving in a town or village is that we can reward ourselves with a hot beverage or cold one, depending on the temperature. Sometimes, we'll even have a hot beverage in warm weather and a soda in cold conditions. Heck, I'm sure this is truly fascinating information that you wanted to read. My pleasure. It really makes for a wonderful contrast, that is, spending most of the time in the wilderness generally or when a town is close by, arriving in such town for spoiling.
What I really wanted to convey is at times like this, having walked a number of miles and then resting at a sidewalk cafe with a Coke Zero in hand, absorbing the surroundings and feeling the adrenaline from the experience settle, we both blurted, not for the first time, how wonderful it is to be in a foreign country (This is not a political feeling, whatever that means, but rather something emotional.) We do spend much time in other countries and it's quite difficult to explain the feeling but it does add to one's sense of freedom, experience, education and knowledge, and of of course, the newness or differences.
Before Hike-About, but for a few international hiking experiences, particularly in New Zealand, South Africa and Spain, most of foreign travel involved walking the big cities, visiting museums, we skipped the ballet, and an assortment of other city style activities. While the natural tendency for humans is to seek comfort—we spent half our lives doing that—over the last two decades, we find it's inhibiting in many ways. It's restrictive. However, that's a complex subject for another time.
A view from high up the mountain.
Mount Teide, a view of the volcano from yet another position. Forests of trees on this side, fairly barren on the other (See below).
The other side of Mount Teide...Unteide, not a tree in sight.
Mount Teide, a view of the volcano from yet another position. Forests of trees on this side, fairly barren on the other (See below).
The other side of Mount Teide...Unteide, not a tree in sight.
Loved this forest although someone was dragging her heels.
Weather changing while we observe.
Another perspective of the icon, Mount Teide.
Some general photographs which made favorable impressions.
Another perspective of the icon, Mount Teide.
Some general photographs which made favorable impressions.
Loved the location, the wild waves and of course, the background.
Not much further to go.
The wallflower goes into the wilderness, a different form of habitation.
A variety of experiences along and above the coast.
Resting after returning from the water.
Looked at the city from 4 sides and multiple heights; this was one of the better views.
We cut across the rocks, the grey coloring indicating heavy clouding.
Not much further to go.
The wallflower goes into the wilderness, a different form of habitation.
A variety of experiences along and above the coast.
Resting after returning from the water.
Looked at the city from 4 sides and multiple heights; this was one of the better views.
We cut across the rocks, the grey coloring indicating heavy clouding.
The village of El Priz, a place we frequented on foot...may we mention...frequently.
We stayed in a building near Haifa, Israel in a structure cut into the mountain along the same lines as this one, many years ago.
In the end, home is where the heart is. Our accommodation has been somewhat rustic but the views are unbeatable. (I tried explaining it to Jen one night when she was freezing, scared and miserable).
We stayed in a building near Haifa, Israel in a structure cut into the mountain along the same lines as this one, many years ago.
In the end, home is where the heart is. Our accommodation has been somewhat rustic but the views are unbeatable. (I tried explaining it to Jen one night when she was freezing, scared and miserable).
Yet another trail.
A tough hike in Anaga Park with a view of a distinguished icon.
A private Atlantic pool and grotto (blue).
A memorable day as we climbed and scrambled in a gorgeous region.
We'll miss this sight and many others of Teide.
And KLM brought us back safely, despite having to negotiate the colossal mountains of Holland.
A tough hike in Anaga Park with a view of a distinguished icon.
A private Atlantic pool and grotto (blue).
A memorable day as we climbed and scrambled in a gorgeous region.
We'll miss this sight and many others of Teide.
And KLM brought us back safely, despite having to negotiate the colossal mountains of Holland.
Jenni and Jeffrey
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