Update from the Canary Islands
View from my window on La Gomera
While I have technically remained within the boundaries of Spain, the difference between the mountains of the Pyrenees and the beaches of the Canaries couldn’t be more drastic. It isn’t just the difference between mountains and beaches, it is the difference between Europe and Africa.
I’ve visited 4 of the major islands in the chain so far: Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, Tenerife and La Gomera. Today I’m taking a ferry to the island of La Palma, which I’ve heard from many people here is the most beautiful of the Canary Islands. It also happens to be home to one of the largest collection of astronomical telescopes in the world, which I am excited to visit.
This 3 month European adventure I’ve been on is winding down. On the 24th I’ll be heading back to the US where I plan on staying for a few months while I catch up on the backlog of writing and photo editing I’ve accumulated in Europe.
My plan is to find a furnished apartment somewhere to work for a few weeks at a time and then move to another apartment somewhere else. If anyone has any leads on a place to stay in the US, let me know.
I will also be in New York from the 24-28th of July. If you are in town and would like to meet up, feel free to contact me.
Also, I am now on Google+. If you have a Google+ account and would like to connect over there, feel free to add me to one of your circles.
What I have been reading
Links from around the internet
- Google+ is now up and running
- South Sudan admitted as the 193rd member of the United Nations Reuters
- Usain Bolt, the 100m world record and the limits of human speed Grantland
- How the Kahn Academy is changing education Wired
- The art of elegant bribery in China openDemocracy
- How to eat sushi CNNGo
- My thoughts on eating sushi from when I was in Japan in 2007
Wow Gary,
It sounds like you have had a wonderful adventure. I am envious of the freedom you have to travel and then be able to share it with others. Hope you have a blast in your future endeavors.
Genuinely,
C.S. Montgomery
It sounds like you trip went great! I can’t wait for you to get back, to do more writing and photo work… Call me selfish, but I love reading your stuff, and seeing you great photography!
Well it sounds like you will finally get a chance to relax (sort of anyway). Can’t wait for the updates.
Would love to hit the canaries one day! Making my way around S. America at the moment though. Maybe next year. Scenery looks great!
I am too busy recently too.But I will try to find some time to spend in a place like that.
i will add u to Google+. this write up is really good.
Thanks for the tip-off on Travel Writing 2.0! Sounds like something I need to have on my bookshelf.
Just added you to my Google+. Glad to see that you are doing lots of traveling.
Your picture looks beautiful! I have never been there. Just stumbled upon your site. You must have such an interesting life, traveling to so many places.
Google plus sucks. I still love the simplicity of Facebook.
Wow sounds like you’re extremely busy. but it also sounds like you’re having a great time. the phrase “labor of love” comes to mind. enjoy the rest of your stay in the canary islands. and have fun catching up on the backlog of writing and editing. while it can grow tiresome, i’m sure you’re going to have a good time remembering all the moments as you write them down.
I’m not complaining, I just need to figure out how to balance the growing work load I have with traveling. What I’ve been doing the last 3 months isn’t sustainable.
that’s always the kicker
Indeed – you looked tired in the photo of you in one of our local newspapers. I hope you get time now to wind down and recharge……and come back to the Canary Islands when you can enjoy them in a more relaxed way!