Greyrocks is in Goa and wrestling with some pretty dreadful internet speeds in order to get published before the end of January a post to cover the first two exciting weeks of 2014 in Fuerteventura. Somehow after hair being rapidly and lengthily torn we have it:- Kings night/day and the Infanta's visit!
We saw in the New Year at Caracoles as is now traditional. It is always a delightful surprise to discover what Carlos has dreamt up for the gourmet occasion, and this time included half a bogavente (small lobster). After the meal we wandered around a bit until midnight, went to Blue Rock, caught some fireworks and tht was it!
"The Kids" arrived on the 4th. It was Matt's first time on the island and Chloe has never experienced the delights of Kings Day, so the morning after they came we encouraged them to get up and go to see the Three Kings come in on the ferry from Lanzarote. Later on Greyrocks decided they had seen the procession enough times over the years, and delegated attendance to them. It was a good one apparently, with some fairy tale characters, stilt walkers and dramatic soap bubbles. With the traditional early closure of restaurants we all had an evening in with the delayed festive family feast of duck and raspberry sauce.
The weather was generally kind for their nine day stay. They had a day down near Flag Beach, and a day on Lobos. Surfing conditions have been ideal for months, so plenty of opportunities for the man with the expensive camera. Here are some of the images - courtesy of Matt:-
We ate our way round a carefully selected set of restaurants, and all were good, although less so El Anzuelo, for which Greyrocks wrote a Trip Advisor review.On 13th January they went back to London with C due to start her apprenticeship the next day, and Greyrocks having a day to prepare for Goa. Our Last Supper together was at La Tasca:- local sausage, huge prawns and a Chateaubriand to die for!
This post has almost caused a loss of the will to live, however! Back to the sunbed!