We're into January and it's time for our annual trip to Puerto Rico in Gran Canaria for a spot of winter sun.
Each year we go to the same hotel, Riosol, and almost the same apartment with the same view.
The great advantage of going to the same place each year is that we have, as far as we are concerned, done everything.
Because of this, we don't have to go exploring the island - we can have a relaxing holiday!
This year the holiday was rather like déjà vu.
There may have been different plants in flower...
...but for the most part, we had done it before...
...even down to our return visit to Cocodrilo Park to see the Fennec foxes and all their other wonderful creatures,...
...the photos of the sunrise...
...and sunset,...
...the visit to Montecristo gardens...
...to see the exotic plants and works of art...
...and the pleasant walk along the front at Puerto Rico...
...not forgetting the stop for coffee.
We also had a walk along the front of the next beach, Amadores,...
...which is very popular with sun worshippers of all ages and consequently is packed out. You don't come here to get away from it all!
One thing we did different this year was to go with a group of people from our hotel to the village of Valsequillo to their Almond Festival. The town, half way up the mountains on the east side of the island, was absolutely thronging with visitors...
...as well as displays of farm animals, artisan stalls selling produce of every description...
...and groups of musicians and dancers where you just had to join in. A great day out and another wonderful holiday!
To see the short video of my performance as a dancer, click HERE.
To see the short video of us feeding the deer at Cocodrilo Park, click HERE.
To see the short video of how to feed the tiger at Cocodrilo Park, click HERE.
