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18. januar 2025 Flyet gikk fra Gardermoen klokka 0930, og flyturen tok ca 5 1/2 time. Om ettermiddagen var vi framme og kunne se oss om på hotellet, Riu Buenavista. Hotellet ligger i Playa Paraiso. Det var et veldig stort hotell. |
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Et av 4 store basseng på hotellet. Dessuten er det to barnebasseng.
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nord for øyas største ferieby Playa de las Americas. Avstanden til lufthavnen
er 28 km eller 25 minutter med bil. Playa Paraiso er perfekt for dem som en
ønsker en ferie i rolige og naturskjønne omgivelser, men uten at det er for
langt til shopping og fornøyelsesparker.
Det er kun 8-10 hoteller i byen, og de fleste er forholdsvis nye resorthoteller
med store bassengområder, mulighet for all inclusive og mange aktiviteter på hotellet. Det gjelder bestemt også for hotellet Bahia Principe, som har en
meget høy standard og en formidabel utsikt over Atlanterhavet.
Strendene i Playa Paraiso
Det er tre små strender i Playa Paraiso, og de ligger alle inne i klippebukter. Tidligere var alle tre strendene belagt med grus og småstein, men for noen
år siden ble Playa Las Galgas renovert. Da fikk den også tilført deilig lys sand, moderne fasiliteter og flotte palmer.
Playa Paraiso | Tenerife Reiseguide (16. februar 2025)
The Hotel Riu Buenavista,
located within the Playa Paraíso resort, boasts
stunning sea views. This 24-hour all-inclusive
hotel in Tenerife stands
out
as one of the best hotels on the island, offering you
the exclusive services of
RIU Hotels & Resorts so you can enjoy a true
holiday experience.
This 24-hour all-inclusive
hotel has more than 500 rooms fitted
with
everything you need for maximum comfort. All the rooms
have air conditioning,
satellite TV, a safe and a balcony or terrace, among
many other features.
Riu Buenavista has 4 swimming pools with sun loungers for you to
choose from, so you can relax to your heart's content.
But if you prefer the sea, you can head to the beach, which is just a
short distance from the hotel.
(16. februar 2025)
Riu Buenavista | Hotel Playa Paraíso todo incluido
and a population of 964,021 inhabitants as of January 2024,
it is also the most populous island of Spain and of Macaronesia
The earliest known human settlement in the islands, dating to around 200 BCE, was established by Berbers known as the Guanches. However, the Cave of the Guanches in the northern municipality of Icod de los Vinos has provided the oldest chronologies of the Canary Islands, with dates around the sixth century BCE.
Tenerife was the last island of the Canaries to be conquered and the one that
took the longest time to submit to the Castilian troops. Although the traditional dates of the conquest of Tenerife are established between 1494 (landing of
Alonso Fernández de Lugo) and 1496 (the complete conquest of the island), attempts to annex the island of Tenerife to the Crown of Castiledate back at l
east to 1464.
Tenerife - Wikipedia
Vi begynte dagen med å utforske nærområdet til hotellet.
Først kom vi til det lokale kjøpesenteret. Rose Center.
The Rosa Center Shopping Center has 10,000 square meters with 35
stores distributed over three floors, mainly for leisure, catering and fashion.
Bilde og tekst fra What will you find at the CC Rosa Center? - CC Rosa Center
- Volcanic Soil and
Ideal Climate: The rich volcanic soil, combined with
- Tenerife’s
abundant sunshine, creates the ideal conditions for
growing bananas. The island’s microclimates,
especially in the southwest, provide
- the perfect environment for cultivating this tropical fruit
- Tour
a Bananera: Discovering Tenerife’s Banana
Plantations - Tenerife, Canary Islands
- (17. februar 2025
Veien vi gikk førte ned
til Playa Ajabo
Playa Ajabo (Tenerife) 2025 • Everything you should know - Go Tenerife (17. februar 2025)
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Playa Ajabo
Fra Playa Ajabo førte denne stien til hotellet vårt.
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Den siste delen av veien mot hotellet var det en hellelagt gangvei. Underveis var det steder man kunne sitte å se ut over havet. Herfra ser man over til øya la Gomera. |
Resten av dagen, og kvelden var vi på hotellet. |
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vi gikk tilbake til Playa Ajabo.
Denne gang hadde vi med badetøy.
 Det var kraft i bølgene den første dagen vi var her. Gult flagg. |
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| Før vi gikk tilbaketil hotellet tok vi en øl på strandrestauranten Samsibar |
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| Regn
i dag. Vi tok fram regntøy og paraply og gikk en tur langs kystveien. |
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3 bilder fra stranda Playa las Galgas.
Dette var stranda som lå nærmest hotellet vårt.
Playa Las Galgas, a quaint and serene beach nestled away from the bustling tourist spots, offers a more intimate and peaceful beach experience. Its stony nature and small size make it an ideal choice for those residing nearby or visitors seeking a quiet retreat by the sea. The beach is particularly appealing to families, boasting a fantastic playground that caters to children aged 1-10 years, ensuring a fun and safe environment for the younger visitors.
The lack of commercial establishments such as bars, sunbeds, and toilets contributes to the beach's tranquil atmosphere, allowing the natural beauty of the surroundings to take centre stage. Playa Las Galgas is characterized by its mixture of sand and small pebbles at the water's edge, with its volcanic black sand adding to the unique charm of the place.
Explore Playa de las Galgas: The N16 of 23 best beaches in Tenerife as of February 2025
(17. februar 2025)
Playa el Pinque
island of Tenerife, Spain. Renowned for its unique natural attributes, the beach
is distinguished by its composition of shale and stone, as opposed to the typical
sandy beaches. Despite the rocky terrain, visitors can comfortably walk on the
beach by wearing appropriate footwear such as wet shoes or sandals.
The beach's bay is sheltered, making it an attractive spot for families. However, due to its rocky nature, it may not be suitable for very young children to swim.
Instead, the beach is ideally suited for activities such as snorkeling, offering a
unique underwater experience for visitors.
While the beach's natural beauty is its main draw, cleanliness of the beach
and its surroundings may vary. Visitors are therefore urged to be mindful of
this when planning their visit.
Playa El Pinque, Spain - Beach Guide, Info, Photos - BeachAtlas (17. februar 2025)
Regnvannet kostes bort fra hotel Riu Buenavista
Hver ettermiddag var det show for de minste. Meet Calú, our friendly pet!
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 Middag og kveldsunderholdning |
Kveldsbilde tatt fra balkongen vår
Dene dagen valgte vi å gå til stranda el Pinque.
Litt mye bølger i dag også, men bad ble det.
| Karl
Martin får kjenne krafta fra bølgene. |
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I dag skulle vi til Gomera.
Buss til Los Christianos.
Derfra båt til San Sebastian på Gomera
La Gomera is one of Spain's Canary Islands, in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Africa. With an area of 370.03 km2 (142.87 sq mi), it is the third-smallest of
the archipelago's eight main islands. It belongs to the province of Santa Cruz
de Tenerife. La Gomera is the third least populous of the eight main Canary
Islands, with 22,361 inhabitants at the start of 2023. Its capital is San
Sebastián de La Gomera, where the cabildo insular (island council) is located.
The island is of volcanic origin and roughly circular; it is about 22 km (14 mi)
in diameter. It is very mountainous and steeply sloping and rises to 1,487 m
(4,879 ft) at its highest peak, Alto de Garajonay. Its shape is rather like an
orange that has been cut in half and then split into segments, which has left
deep ravines or barrancos between them.
La Gomera - Wikipedia (18. februar 2025)
Los Christianos
Tenerife and La Gomera just 50 minutes away by ferry in the most comfortable
and fastest way with the best schedules. Choose Fred. Olsen Express and enjoy exceptional service, panoramic views, digital entertainment and much more.
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Travel by Fast Ferry: Tenerife - La Gomera | Roundtrip | Fred. Olsen Express
One of the landmarks of Hermigua is the twin rocks Roques de San Pedro.
Two volcanic vents, shooting up from below the ground mark the community Monteforte. There used to be a sugar mill situated here.
Hermigua, La Gomera - Travel Guide, Beaches and Accommodation - Gomera LIVE
(18. februar 2025)
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It is
a handmade PALM honey obtained from the sap
of the Canary Island palm
tree (Phoenix canariensis) and that is original and exclusive of the island
of La Gomera where it is made for 500 years. It is a Organic natural food that
has no additives or preservatives added. His production technique is ancient
and is a delightful companion in many dishes, desserts and cheeses and in the
creative cooking is taking great relevance for its sweet roasted flavor and texture.
Palm honey is highly
nutritious, has a balanced proportion of calories and a
high tree (Phoenix canariensis) and that is original and exclusive of the island
of La Gomera where it is made for 500 years. It is a Organic natural food that
has no additives or preservatives added. His production technique is ancient
and is a delightful companion in many dishes, desserts and cheeses and in the
creative cooking is taking great relevance for its sweet roasted flavor and texture.
level of basic trace elements, besides a high degree of copper, iron, phosphorus, magnesium, potassium, sodium and zinc.
Natural Palm Honey El Masape La Gomer (18. februar 2025)
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Bananas, known
scientifically as Musa acuminata, are
believed to have originated in Southeast Asia.
However, it was the Canary Islands that became
their second home, introducing these tropical
delights to Europe during the 15th century. The islands’ unique microclimates, with their warm temperatures and fertile volcanic soils, proved to be the perfect environment for cultivating bananas. This set the stage for the development of a thriving banana industry that has flourished for centuries. Exploring the sweet treasure of the Canary Islands: the remarkable banana 18. februar 2025 |
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Strelitzia reginae,
commonly known as the crane
flower, bird of
paradise, or isigude in Nguni,
is a species of flowering
plant native to the Cape
Provinces and KwaZulu-Natal in South
Africa. An evergreen perennial, it
is widely cultivated for its dramatic flowers.
In temperate areas it is a popular houseplant. Strelitzia reginae - Wikipedia 18. februar 2025 |
Hermigua-dalen
| Byen
Hermigua |
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The real treasure to be found in La Gomera is its dense, intense green laurel (laurbær)
forests, which crown the centre rim of the island. The laurisilva, which grew in abundance millions of years ago, are now few and far between and found in
only a few places in the world. One of these places is in the Canary Islands, and
in particular in the protected 4,000 hectare Garajonay National Park, a place
where natures continues to reign.
Garajonay National Park | La Gomera (18. februar 2025)
Utsiktspunkt
 Jumping with a pole responds to the need for crossing, climbing and accending the steep rocky slopes of the island in a fast and safe way. The wooden poles are selected according to their quality and straightness. They are about two metres in length and have a metal tip like a lance and are made with great care. Years ago this technique was used by much of the population but these days only the few remaining herdsmen do it. |
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Bilder fra Nasjonalpark-museet
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 The main featurs og the original island wildlife was the lack of mammals. Species introduced by man, such as the rabbit and the rat, have prolierated due to the lack of natural predators and have become a plague to both the islands. |
Modell av øya Gomera
Vallehermoso
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To the right: The Great Lagoon is different from all the others in Garajonay National Park, as it is an endorheic lagoon that does not allow trees to grow inside it. For this reason, it has always lent itself to all kinds of stories, although if you ask the people of Gomera about it, they always keep silent and soon reveal the respect they have for it. Located in the heart of the park, fourteen stones form a perfect circle in which another block marks its center. It is the only clearing in this forest from the Tertiary Era and legend has it that the most important witches of La Gomera used to meet there. |
Hekseringen sees så vidt der hun i turkis står.
Roque de Agando (commonly called Roque Agando) is a prominent rock formation on the island of La Gomera in the Canary Islands. It is one of La Gomera's most striking features and is frequently used as a symbol for the island. Roque Agando is the most prominent of a group of volcanic plugs called simply Los Roques, near the centre of the island. Roque de Agando - Wikipedia (18. februar 2025) |
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| The Island’s Capital is
considered to be the departure point of Columbus’ journey to the New World. Even today, the island prides itself as being the „Isla Columbiana“ and islanders tell of how America was consecrated with water from La Gomera. Cristobal Colon (Christopher Columbus) departed on his journey of discovery, in the name of the Spanish Crown. On the 12.08.1492, his fleet stopped off the coast of La Gomera to restock with provisions and water one final time before crossing the Atlantic. many locals, at least that is told today, were hired as sailors for his fleet and bravely stood at his side during the discovery of America. Christopher Columbus - Stop on La Gomera and Isla Colombina - Gomera LIVE (18. februar 2025) |
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San Sebastián de La Gomera is the capital and a municipality of La Gomera in the Canary Islands, Spain. It also hosts the main harbour.
The population was 9,584 in 2023, and the area is 113.59 square kilometres (43.86 sq mi).
The port serves ferry routes to the islands of Tenerife, La Palma and El Hierro.
Streets include Calle Real and F. Olsen. A bus station named Estación de
Guaguas is used for bus lines throughout the island; it is located on Avenida
Del Quinto Centenario.
San Sebastián de La Gomera - Wikipedia (18. februar 2025)
similar to that of Rio de Janeiro. It's 5 meters high, so it's not too tall but is still certainly impressive when viewed from below. You can get there by car and the
views of the port from the top are spectacular. Bring a jacket as it's usually much colder up there than at sea level.
Cristo de San Sebastian de La Gomera in San Sebastián de La Gomera: 2 reviews and 7 photos (18. februar 2025)
Marina i San Sebastian
 Geologi ved San Sebastian og Grete på båten tilbake til Tenerife, |
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og vi tok båten tilbake til Tenerife.
Fred Olsen båt tilbake også.
mandag 27. januar
Vi varierte mellom de forskjellige strendene, bassengene og handelsstrøket.
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På Ajabo kunne man bade fra moloen.
Da kom man ut i sjøen utenfor der bølgene bryter,
og det var lettere å få en svømmetur.
Hver fredag var det Riu-Party. Her ser vi showet fra rommet vårt.
En del av hotellområdet, baren la Gomera og bassenget som var bare for voksne.
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Playa las Galgas
Vanngymnastikk hver dag kl 1130
Treningsrommet ble også brukt
Playa las Galgas
Vi fant også en handlegate ovefor stranda el Pinque.
Der ble det litt handling.
Denne dagen skulle vi til Teide nasjonalpark.
Vi kjørte i minibuss sammen med to andre par. Et engelsk og et norsk.
Første stopp på turen var
i den lille byen Santiago
Santiago del Teide is a town and a municipality
in the western part of the island Tenerife, Canary
Islands, and part of the province of Santa Cruz de
Tenerife. The area of the municipality is 52.21 km2,
the population is 12,634 (2013).
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guanche Alonso Diaz (Cherfe?) hijo de Don Diego Diaz "Pellinor", mencey de Adeje cabrero del valle de Santiago, defensor de su honor y raza ante el robo de 200 cabras efectuado por el adelantado Alonso Fernandes de Lugo actitud que ayudo a la intergracion, con dignidad del pueblo guanche y los conquistadores Inaugurado por el excmo Sr. presidente del gobierno de Canarias Don Adan Martin Menis Siendo Alcalde de la villa de Santiago del Teige Don Juan Damian Gorrin Ramos 5 de octubre de 2003 |
To the Guanche Alonso Díaz (Cherfe?) son of Don Diego Díaz "Pellinor", mencey of Adeje goatherd from the valley of Santiago, defender of his honor and race against the theft of 200 goats carried out by the adelantado Alonso Fernandes de Lugo, an attitude that helped the intergration, with dignity of the Guanche people and the conquistadors |
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Iglesia de San Fernando Rey The Church of San Fernando Rey ( Iglesia de San Fernando Rey ) is in the south of Tenerife , in the town centre of Santiago del Teide , presiding over the main square next to the Town Hall. Tripadvisor |
Veien mellom Santiago og Basca
Basca
"Alle" turistene skulle innom Basca, noe som førte til store trafikkproblemer.
| Masca is Tenerife's
most beautiful village set in a superb
mountaineous location. Masca is a village set in the Teno Mountains on the western side of Tenerife. Its location is stunning and because it is quite difficult to get to on a road full of tight hairpin bends it has been relatively undiscovered until recent years. Indeed there wasn't a road at all before 1991 and led to Masca being known as the 'forgotten village'. Masca is the most beautiful village on Tenerife and its houses appear to cling onto the edge of the rocky mountainside on which it is built. As well as the deep ravines and dramatic views the surrounding |
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there was a bar and a tiny church but its popularity means that a number of restaurants and shops have now opened to cater for tourists.
The church is so small there is only room inside for eight people!
(Make sure you cover your legs if you enter the church.)
Visit Masca, Tenerife - Tenerife's most beautiful village, travel guide (18. februar 2025)
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 Over: Sliten syklist ved Basca. Syklistene til venstre har kommet enda høyere opp. De er i Teide Nasjonalpark. |
Teide National Park (Spanish: Parque nacional del Teide, pronounced [ˈpaɾke naθjoˈnal de ˈtejðe]) is a
national park located in Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain.
The national park is centered on Mount Teide, the
highest mountain of Spain (3,718 meters high) in
addition, the highest volcano in the Atlantic Ocean
islands and the third highest volcano in the world
from its base in the ocean floor (7.500 meters high).
Pico Viejo, also included within the national park limits,
is the second highest volcano in the Canary Islands with
its 3,135 m peak. Mount Teide and Pico Viejo are the
only two peaks in the Canary islands rising above the
3,000 m level.
Teide National Park - Wikipedia (18. februar 2025)
Teide 3718 moh
| Strålende vær og ganske varmt når vi var i nasjonalparken. Men to dager før vi var der hadde det snødd. Det lå fortsatt is et godt stykke under toppen. Vi var ikke på toppen, bare på ca 2000-2400 meter. |
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Rock de Garcia med Teide i bakgrunnen
Herfra ser vi over til Gran Canaria.
Gran Canaria er det som ser ut som grå skyer til venstre i bildet.
The 1704 Eruption:
One of the most notable eruptions of Mount Teide occurred in 1704, leaving a
lasting impact on the island's history. This eruption, known as the "Eruption of
Santa Catalina," lasted for three weeks and produced extensive lava flows that threatened nearby settlements.
It is said that the red-hot lava flows reached the coast, leading to the formation
of the natural pools of Garachico, which remain a popular tourist attraction today.
The 1798 Eruption:
Another significant eruption occurred in 1798, known as the "Montaña Blanca eruption." This explosive event lasted for over three months and spewed a large volume of ash and pyroclastic material into the atmosphere.
The eruption column reached impressive heights, causing panic among the local population. The ash fallout from this eruption affected nearby islands and even reached as far as mainland Europe.
The Recent History of Eruptions:
Mount Teide last erupted in 1909 from the El Chinyero vent on the Santiago Ridge, with lower intensity compared to its historical ones. Although this eruption had lava flows and ash emissions it was relatively small and did not cause
significant damage or pose a threat to human settlements.
Bildet er tatt fra hotellet, mot Playa las Galgas.
Også et bilde tatt fra hotellet.
| Torsdag
30. januar 2025 Lunsj på restaurante Atlantico |
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Avslapning ved nærmeste basseng etter lunsj.
Vanngymnastikk
og litt vektløfting
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 Neon-party på hotellet |
How To Grow Pyrostegia venusta | EarthOne (20. februar 2025)
Polokamp på hotellet
Kveld
Søndag 2. februar
til tirsdag 4. februar 2025
El Marques
Opuntia, commonly called the prickly pear cactus, is a genus of flowering plants in the cactus family Cactaceae, many known for their flavorful fruit and showy flowers.
Opuntia - Wikipedia (20. februar 2025)
Playa las Salinas
En kald øl på Meson Bistro, el Marques.
Playa el Pinque
Playa el Pinque og Hard Rock Hotel
¡Olé! Flamenco Show is a Spanish dance and flamenco show
directed and created by the Malaga dancer Fran Chafino.
It has an excellent staging of light, colour, strength and race
for Thursday nights in the south of Tenerife.
A show that takes a journey through Spanish dance and ends
by introducing the purest flamenco.
The choreographic composition, the musical arrangements,
the staging, the lighting and the costumes give this masterful
show its own identity.
Our opening hours are: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00 p.m.
to 10:30 p.m. (doors open at 8:15 p.m.).
Flamenco Show | Victoria | Costa Adeje | Tenerife | Official Website
(20. februar 2025)
| Flamenco
is an art form based on the various folkloric music traditions of southern Spain, developed within the gitano subculture of the region of Andalusia, and also having historical presence in Extremadura and Murcia. In a wider sense, the term is used to refer to a variety of both contemporary and traditional musical styles typical of southern Spain. Flamenco is closely associated to the gitanos of the Romani ethnicity who have contributed significantly to its origination and professionalization. However, its style is uniquely Andalusian and flamenco artists have historically included Spaniards of both gitano and non-gitano heritage. |
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Buganvilla.
Slekta har fått navn etter den franske oppdagelsesreisende
Louis Antoine de Bougainville.
Natural pool near Roca Negra Sunset Club
Natural pool near Roca Negra Sunset Club
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Paragliding ved Bahia Principe
Stranda las Salinas
Paragliding ved Bahia Principe
Powered paragliding, also known as paramotoring or PPG, is a form of ultralight aviation where the pilot wears a back-pack motor (a paramotor) which provides enough thrust to take off using a paraglider. It can be launched in still air, and on level ground, by the pilot alone—no assistance is required.
Powered paragliding - Wikipedia (20. februar 2025)
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Ved
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Bananplantasjer
Bassengområde på hotellet
Bassengområdet på hotellet
"Strand" ved hotellet. Vi så bare en eller to som badet her.
Lobby-baren på hotellet. Vi venter på bussen til flyplassen.
Hovedinngangen til Riu Buenavista.
Nå sier vi farvel.
Maleri på rommet vårt