The internet connection in the marina was not good so we became regulars at the cafe under the huge, shady drago trees in the centre of town. We also managed to get a lot of swimming done from the beach that was 5 minutes from the marina and came complete with fresh water showers in situ. We even managed to dig out the goggles and snorkel, although the beach did not have the selection of fish that was to be found in the marina, which seemed like a huge open air aquarium. My particular favourite was the strange tube like trumpet fish and Scruffbag liked the big, black, red legged crabs to be seen scurrying across the rocks,
Donning our walking boots we took the bus to the national park in the centre of the island and walked through the green forest, which opened up to some spectacular views along the way.
At the end of the forest trail, we set off to walk to Hermigua, a town we had previously visited and from whence we knew we could catch a bus. Our guidebook said it would take 3 hours but the sign said 3 kilometres. Somewahat confused, we set off. It turned out to be one of the hardest 3km we have ever done - almost vertical all the way on steps cut into the rock face as an old mule trail.
Stunning views and a huge sense of achievement but legs that suffered for days.
The next walk was easier - though still 9,5 km steep downhill back to San Sebastian and when I repeated it a week later with our friends Sue and Mally,who had joined us for a week's visit, they thought I was crazy
After a few days with our friends we left La Gomera to sail to Tenerife on Tuesday, from where they would leave for England on Friday, to be followed by myself leaving Scruffbag behind and going to visit the family on the Saturday. More of that in the next entry.
No comments:
Post a Comment