57.07 Tenerife: Mirador Cruz de Hilda - Risco Verde, another incredible experience which added a feeling of sheer joy except for the road journey.
A wonderful position in which to set oneself up for the day. The peak on the right is along the way to our destination but far too low and soon to be it. Another optimistic (lazy) moment. An hour later, peak comes into view. An early hurdle in the morning in a spectacular part of the island. Loved the position and the photograph does it for us. To illustrate the diversity of the island, we introduce three photographs from two different locales. All face toward City of Puerto de la Cruz, from two hikes close to the coast. Love the snow for visuals, but dislike it for hiking. It's going to present a challenge and more when we head out for Teide. Third photo appears toward the end. One of the narrowest roads we've experienced. Unfortunately, many drivers close their eyes when crossing the path of an oncoming vehicle. It's a dangerous situation...no kidding? On our way to reach the trailhead, we picked up a couple of hitchhikers, a woman from Azerbaijan an...