Just got back from a fantastic first holiday abroad. First time flying as well. Very hot weather through the whole week with the temperatures at 36-37oC. We had three great excursions out and about across the Island and then spent the rest of the time seeing around the local area or relaxing by the hotel pool.
We got the chance to go up Mt Teide-Terrifies active volcano and see the lava fields and all the different rock formations. The tour guide said it erupts every hundred years on average and last went up in1908. It was amazing to think that we were standing in the volcanoes crater and that above our heads around the cone were three new active volcanoes. Wonderful views as we were at 8000ft , 12000ft at the summit.The roads were a little bit scary with shear drops and very twisty tight turns. Its was like being on a different world and the location for some filming of the films Planet of the Apes and One million BC with Rachel Welsh and that famous bikini.
Another trip out was Europe's biggest water park -Sian Park. Loads of great rides and a huge wave machine and beach which was our favourite part. The waves take you clean off your feet and throw you down the beach. Locals said when it was first turned on it washed right over the motor way and both had to be closed until it was sorted out. Elizabeth enjoyed Lazy River and the rapid ride while Maisy enjoyed washing her feet over and over again in the shower foot wash at the beach.
The final trip out was to Loro Parque-The Islands world famous animal sanctuary. We got the chance to see all the shows which were really exceptional. The dolphins were a real treat to watch perform as were the Orcas which were a gift from Florida the only other place they can be seen to perform. I've always been against the captivity of these animals but they did truly seem to enjoy what they were doing and clearly loved their handlers. Elizabeth enjoyed the parrot show and we all had a good laugh at the sea lions. There were loads of other animals to see and its famous for its parrot breading program. We also got to see the worlds largest penguinarium which was beautifully cold on a very hot day. It actually snows in there and has the largest ice-burg out side Antarctica.
We had a lovely large room at the hotel and the food was very good with hot buffets served every morning and evening.
Elizaeth,Maisy and Eren all enjoyed the pool and by the end of the week Elizabeth was virtually swimming. we have all come back with great sun tans and have had a holiday to remember.
