granguanche - Lifes Adventures

The Final Hurdle

The night was long, cold and lacking in sleep for all three of us as we emerged from our tents in the early morning bleary eyed. It was silent but for the sound of the stove roaring away for much needed hot drinks and porridge but I was already out

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Rain in Spain

Staying at a hostel in San Cristobal de La Laguna we went out to explore the local area and it was raining. There was very heavy rain forecast for Thursday night and all of Friday and over dinner and drinks we discussed our options. The difficulty was that the route

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Tenerife Trio

After a late finish yesterday looking for a seatpost clamp for Charlotte's bike I was glad of a nice leisurely start to the day today. Tea and coffee in our hotel room before meeting Alice at a churreria for breakfast. The churros were amazing, dipped in chocolate sauce and with

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Gorgeous Gran Canaria

Rising from my tent into the misty morning clouds I was feeling rather tired after a poor nights sleep. I'd thought I would sleep like a baby after the exertions of yesterday but it seemed that my body had other ideas. After tea and porridge the sun was creeping over

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Pico de las Nieves

After a day of rest yesterday in the historic town of Telde waiting for thunderstorms that were forecast but never materialised, we were back on the trail by 8am this morning. Today was the big day, climbing Pico de las Nieves or peak of the snows as it translates. It's

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From town to city

It was an early start this morning and we were rewarded with a colourful sky before the sun had even risen. What a way to start a day! Dawn coloursRiding along the sand by the lagoon the sun was shining and it was just us and our bikes following in

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Rolling Hills

As another day dawned I fired up the stove, made a brew and sat on a rock looking out to sea. Peaceful but for the crashing waves I simply sat with my thoughts and waited for the sun to rise over the hills. First lightFresh morning legs were soon tested

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Fifty Shades of Beige

Today we're back on the road. Our overnighter in Playa Blanca turned into two nights which gave Charlotte time to do some work and me time to get the blogs uploaded. We then had a lovely meal out with Ken and Kath, our very kind hosts, eating way too much

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A day of two halves

After a restless nights sleep I forced myself to move as daylight appeared. Charlotte fired the stove up as I began the daily faff of packing my stuff away. Just before 7:30am the sun began to rise in her morning splendour, there's no better way to start the day!

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Riding on the Moon

Wow, what a day! Just as I think Lanzarote has given us all she can give there's a whole new world of wonder to see. I always forget just how much can happen in one day on two wheels so bear with me whilst I try to do this one

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The Land of Plenty

Checking my watch I'm disappointed to see that it's only 5 minutes until my alarm will go off. I feel like I've only just gotten to sleep and now it's light and we should make a move and pack away. I hear the crashing of the waves on the rocks

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Hola Granguanche

Waking after a restful sleep I lay in bed listening to Charlotte building her bike in the next room. I landed here in Lanzarote yesterday afternoon and Charlotte joined me in the early evening before we headed out for dinner at a local restaurant. The sun is up and today