Viernes

Another in the series 'Big ride Friday'.

Brutal winds for the first half of the ride, but then after a stop for lunch at Caleta de Famara on the north-west coast of the island, it got a bit easier as we changed direction for the return leg. And the last twenty miles through Timanfaya National Park and along the Via Ciclista back into town were just great - fast as well as plain dreamy.

I have to admit that when I returned to the villa, and dangled my legs into the pool as Mr Smith handed me a can of lemon Fanta, I was pretty weary but very happy indeed.

Paradise