Travel impressions : La Gomera

san sebastian

spring across the valleys and clouds to tenerife

so many banana plantations

roque de agando stands watch over the valleyย  village kitty

hike up the red wall from Agulo down below

where the path leads in garajonay national park

valle gran rey

la playa

la fortaleza

beach kitty

dolphin magic

sardines and papas arrugadas

sardines and tuna salad lunch with a beach view

playa santiago

 

Hola! Bird song melodies. Blue, blue, blue water and sky. Icy waves. Trickling streams. Rolling stones. Crashing and tumbling with the tide. Amazing views. Majestic mountains and rocks. Volcanic origin. ‘Millions’ of hiking trails. Hiking in the Garajonay National Park. Frolicking dolphins. Lonely turtle. Freedom on a boat. Smell of the sea. Jumping off the boat for a swim. Fresh seafood. Divine vino (wine). Happy speaking Spanish. Cool swims. Tiny villages. Fertile valleys. Palm trees and honey. Spring blossoms of every colour. Buzzing bees. Views to Tenerife, El Hierro and La Palma. Pilgrimage sites. Lots of churches. Refreshing waterfalls. Beach kitties. Village kitties. Street kitties. More kitties all over. Green lush forest. Dry bush. Hot and sweaty. Warm sunshine. Tangy green and red mojo (sauces). Tasty papas arrugadas (wrinkly salty potatoes). Fresh fruit. Terrace farming. Banana plantations. Vineyards. Mango trees. Small ports. Teeny black sand beaches. Hilly drives. Varied weather between the north and south of the island. Cloud hanging on the mountains. Extremely narrow roads. Walk to the Drago Centenario (Dragon Tree). Football fields. Hike up the Red Wall. Sardines, squid and tuna on the menu. A meal at the port. Drinks on the plaza. Sweet treats. Lizards sunbathing. Floating butterflies. Birds galore. Bright red cactus blooms. Friendly people. Gracias La Gomera. Sitting quietly on a small wooden bridge watching the water flow by.

 

ermita san isidro pilgrimage site

 

We travelled to La Gomera (one of seven islands in the Canaries) in April 2014. If you visit, donโ€™t miss out on the opportunity to hike! There are so many well-marked hiking trails throughout. Next time I would love to take another boat trip in the hopes of spotting a whale.

Travel impressions is a trip down memory lane recalling sights, sounds, tastes, smells, textures and feelings. If I close my eyes, travel impressions can transport me back there.

Take a walk with me and share the moments.

If you close your eyes, can you sense La Gomera?

simply sharing, Delicia x

8 thoughts on “Travel impressions : La Gomera

  1. Hi mdssD

    Thank you for painting such a beautiful canvas, La Gomera sounds just wonderful. Thank you for taking me along with you and sharing your adventure.

    Love always
    YssGilli
    X

    • Hi mdssGilli,

      That’s just a beautiful way to describe La Gomera, it really was a beautiful canvas!!

      It makes me so happy to have you join me on my journeys. I am grateful that you are travelling along.

      Love lots x

  2. Oh yes, I can sense La Gomera! ๐Ÿ™‚ The beautiful photos show wonderful places. But I love your words and the silence between one and the other. There I feel how the moment became eternity. Really amazing brushstrokes ๐Ÿ˜‰ I love water, I love blue, I love mountains, I love food, I love kitties. So I cannot say which photo I like most, but the last one of Ermita San Isidro really gives magic space to the feelings and perfectly holds all those moments.
    I am grateful you took us along with you on such a beautiful journey. I did enjoy all of it as if I was there! Thank you. Namaste.

    • Gratitude for joining me on the journey! So happy you could sense it too. The sardines were really yummy, as was all the fresh seafood and fish. And there were so many cats around all the time. That was a real highlight for me, especially as I miss Max so very much.

  3. Thank you for sharing this trip. Your pictures are beautiful and have a very relaxing effect… I am sorry I have been away from your blog so long… I am still dealing in many ways with my handbag theft… Wishing you a wonderful rest of the week.

    • I am so happy you find them relaxing! My thoughts are with you as you continue to deal with your experience and find your way through it. Sending you love, light and healing to support you on your journey. Happy week Steph!

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