67.17 Tenerife: Las Carboneras to Taborno Rock: Simply, a staggering day encompassing rich beauty on land, mountains, and including ocean and cliffs.

  We return to intersperse the two latest trips, Tenerife and Andorra, both having a strong Spanish influence although that effect upon the land is purely coincidental. In traveling to Andorra, we departed from Tenerife via aircraft, landed in Madrid, and thereafter, spent 2 days on the road driving across the country, which included a decent hike. 

  While we had reserved accommodation for the last two weeks of this trip to occur in Spain upon departure from Andorra, we changed plans. This is not the first time we have extended our stay in Andorra but then it is a very special place for us despite the impossibly small shower stalls and parking spaces. 

  Instead, it has impossibly steep trails, mountains and 'strolls', an unbeatable atmosphere while its high altitude keeps the summer temperatures relatively cool. Besides, we have failed in acquiring every language outside English and Afrikaans, so why not give Catalan a shot. Why not, indeed?

Many of the positions in which we find ourselves are quite remarkable.
Some things are difficult to resist...for certain types.
Jen walks around the Taborno Rock along a narrow edge with the Atlantic to the side and below.
A stunning view. The previous week, the hike took place at the lower level on the path visible from where we stand for this hike. A squiggly path, way below, the contrast of ocean and land, a rugged coastline demarcation, the unique coloring of water versus land-covering...don't get us started... (and please forgive us for pointing out the obvious). As hinted, there is something remarkable about this scene...maybe, you had to be there.
Less than 2 paces to the left would result in an unusual downward journey.
Much earlier in the day, we departed from the hamlet of Las Carboneras heading down into the deep canyon and then up again to the 'Rock'. Jen can be seen, head-and-shoulders, above the thick foliage.
Oh! He wants us to let you know he enjoyed standing up there like the village (hamlet) idiot. There's no accounting for individual tastes.
Life became quite exciting as we rounded the bend ahead.
Jen made her way up a 'little hill'.
Only to have to descend again at a tricky juncture with the Rock watching over her. Dare I say 'smiling'?
From height we attain a good view of the sea-stack, something that resonates with one of us. 

  Heading back down-and-up to the car which is parked across the way but much higher than her current position.
That's the hamlet from which we began. We are standing close to Taborno Rock.
The local rule is drop-down only to rise up afterwards. The balance is perfect.
A similar position as shown earlier, but this time, illustrating the coast, ocean and sea-stacks.
Jen just visible in a different toned section.
Another tricky part as the fall-off to Jen's left is treacherous.
The furthest view of Taborno Rock on the hike...imagine attempting the hike without a trail.
Cheers, 

Jenni and Jeffrey