A Fishy Walk

There is nothing like working up an appetite for lunch, especially a fishy lunch right by the sea. A long walk along the sea front breathing in the fresh salty air and the thought of a good meal can really motivate you to walk that extra mile.
Arinaga  is a little town that can offer both a place to walk and feed and water you as well. It has a really long promenade right next to the sea where a good selection of fish restaurants are arranged along the front. It is nice to know that the fish is coming straight from the ocean that day and right onto your plate.
One of my favourite places is at the end of the promenade and the restaurant is actually built into the rock.  Years ago it was a lime factory and the kilns and chimneys still exist. If you go inside the restaurant you can look up at the huge chimney. There is a large glass window which gives excellent protection from the wind without cutting out any of the view. However on a calm day the very best thing to do is to sit outside at one of the wooden tables, it would be impossible to get any closer to the sea edge.
A glass of white chilled Bemejo from Lanzarote to sip at while contemplating the view and then later something mouth watering, whether it be a piece of local fish, prawns in garlic or mussels, whatever you may choose it will be just perfect.



A Walk In The Park

Nestled  into the back of Maspalomas is the urbanization San Fernando. Apart from the varied bars,  restaurants and shops it also has a library, a market every Wednesday and Saturday, a Farmers market every two weeks, Sports centre, Palanca, Tennis Courts, Swimming baths, Football pitches and what I like most of all a decent sized park.
It makes a change every so often to walk around the park instead of along by the sea. It is nice to see the bright green lawns and many plants which give a tranquil atmosphere.

This tree is growing at the entrance to the park.

The path winds right round the park which makes a good circuit for runners and walkers alike. Hibiscus hedges line the path ways, some have startling red flowers and on others golden yellow.

In the centre of the park there is a little lake which offers a cool rest for various birds. There is also a children's play area including a sand pit, a picnic area, and a little bar. The bar makes a very welcome stop after you have done two or three laps round the park.........

The golden yellow Hibiscus.

Walking around the park you can see the varied collection of plants and Cacti of which all are taken care of
very well.

The Estrelliza or better known as Bird of Paradise.

The. Hibiscus flowers give fantastic splashes of colour everywhere. At night the flower curls up and goes to sleep...Unfortunately the flowers do not last long, if you pick one it only lives a day.
I can't resist picking them though,  they make a lovely table decoration. Or place one in a single glass vase and place it in a visible area, it really is a cheerful flower to have around. I also dry them and make pictures, of course the colour cannot be preserved but the beauty of them never fades.