Tenerife in more pictures

I took this picture on our way from the airport. Two days later we went back and discovered a nice beach with nice view

First time when I saw a plane flying over our heads. I didn't know they will fly so close to us

First morning. View from the balcony of the villa. There was a little bit cloudy but the clouds spread out quickly.

A Garfield walking in Adeje. I couldn't resist to take the picture. Here the cats are very fat. They are well fed :)). I wish I could be a cat living in Tenerife. I've heard the cats here have only 7 lives. I could live with that.

Near Playa de Las Teresitas. The stones have graffiti with different characters from different areas: arts, politics.

Houses on the hills. Somewhere high on the hills there are caves and some huts where people are living.

Playa de Las Teresitas. Too bad it was cloudy cause the water was perfect for a swim. As I said before, the best sand from any other beach. Soft, pleasant for my feet and toes.

A weird wood sculpture in El Medano.

Playa de Las Vistas. I'm gonna miss wearing sandals. My toes were so happy this week, they were so free

A selfie in sunset light

Things left to do next time:

- hike the Teide volcano till the top (for that I need to apply for the free pass in advance)

- spend more time on the beach

- explore the cities and villages on the coast

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