You keep what you kill

The third leg of our trek was another nice calf-burner, but also super beautiful. But first things first: What rhymes with Angulo? Gran culo! 😀 Nuff said. Well, after a nice breakfast at the only cafe that was open (at the bus stop, good croissants), we headed straight for the „red wall“. A relatively straight…

Just a very short section, quite welcome after the strenuous day before. But still a very nice climb from the coast up to Angulo. Plus lots of banana plantations, an aloe vera forest, and terraces that look like pyramids. The interesting thing about the banana plantations is that you walk right through them – whereas…

Fortunately, there are no direct flights from the mainland to La Gomera. Fortunately, because I think that’s what’s saved the island from suffering the same fate as Tenerife for example. It’s a striking difference – the big hotels and apartment blocks, high rises on Tenerife and the mostly provincial, relaxed feel on La Gomera. We…

It’s probably no surprise when I tell you that La Gomera is perfect for hiking. Btw, there’s not much else you can do there and that’s part of the appeal, because it means less people. 🙂 The island itself is very small, so you can’t really get lost and it’s relatively easy to plan a…

Well, who gives a shit about continuity anyway? Might as well start with the most important thing – food. 🙂 Short summary: Very good. Long form: While I always appreciate local cuisine, it can be hard to find delicious stuff for vegetarians in some places. If you like dead animals, especially fish, then no worries.…