Well my trip only half worked. On the way to Puntagorda I stopped off at the Sanctuary of Anguish to take some photos. they have little wax votive offerings on either side of the altar – read more at http://lapalmaisland.sheilacrosby.com/2008/06/anguish-and-waxworks.html
I stopped again at El Time for more photos. They’ll be appearing on the La Palma blog soon.
I saw my friend, which was great, and got some photos of a butterfly. That’ll be on the other blog, as soon as I can’t think what else to put! But at that point I noticed that my camera battery was running low. And no, I hadn’t brought either the spare or the charger. I was none too pleased with myself, but it was too far to go home and fetch the spare.
And then we went down to a little cove on the coast, where I had a swim. I didn’t take the camera, partly to save the battery, and partly to save weight, because it was a long walk back up to the car. It was a lovely spot, and I have to go back with my camera another day.
Eventually I got to Franceses, for yet more socialising, along with yummy lemon chicken. But I kept thinking of all the work waiting for me at home, so I didn’t sleep well.
Come the morning, the camera battery held out, but there was thick cloud on the horizon, and the sunrise was a total washout. Come tot hink of it, that was probably less frustrating than a wonderful sunrise and no battery. At least I know where to go back to another day. So I settled for breakfast and a good chat.
And then it was home again, via the statue of the Lover’s Leap at San Bartolome. Yet another thing for the La Palma blog another day, but yet another place to go back to when the light’s better. Fortunately it’s only about half an hour’s drive away.
And now it’s my wedding anniversary, and time to go out for dinner.
