November Blues escape 

From foggy Germany… (it was ~9C degrees back home). 

…to sunny Gran Canaria. 

Hola from Gran Canaria. 
Out. Of. Office. 

Using up leftover vacation days. One week of no make up (but red finger nails), no shoes other than flip flops, and no responsibilities. 26C degrees in November. Wohooooo ☀️

Gran Canaria, the relatively small island has it all: beautiful beaches and desert dunes in the south, impressive volcanic mountains, winding roads and lush greenery including cactus and banana in the center and wild coasts in the north.

Gran Canaria is an island of contrasts. Technically Europe, but really Africa. How can you not be amazed?

1000 acres of golden sand blown in from the Sahara, and looking like something straight out of a movie.

Wow 😮
Can you imagine – a volcanic island has a local desert?
Endless sand.
Maspalomas Sand Dunes. 

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Foot massage at the beach. The masseur was half Thai half Chinese – best foot massage ever. 

My wish became true: I gifted myself with this beautiful air mattress. Now, you find me floating on the sea (if the water wasn’t so super cold…). 
My hotel room view
Sunset 🌅
I’d say, Halloween is over, Christmas is close 💫 
Endless sea 🌊 view from the Mirador del Balcón 
The glass adds extra thrill to the experience! 
Shades of blue
Los Azulejos or Rainbow Rocks 🌈
Picturesque Puerto de Mogán

Tapas, fresh fish, sardines, jambon… hmmmmm. Cannot get enough. And some things just never change: I still don’t like Sangria 🍷

Paella 🥘
Sardinias
Gambas Al Ajillo 

 I loved my little solo trip. Batteries are recharged for the last couple of weeks in this year. 

Adios 👋

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