• David Reid
  • David Reid

Gran Canaria Christmas

A short but fine adventure by David Read more
  • Trip start
    December 22, 2017

    Gran Canaria

    December 22, 2017 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C

    Left the house at 5.30am to go to Edinburgh. Parked in secure parking. Took the courtesy bus to the airport.
    Flight left at 10am. We had lunch on the plane. Had bought sandwiches earlier.
    Arrived 30 mins ahead of schedule. It was 20° C / 68° F when we arrived.
    Explored the hotel and went for dinner
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  • Day Two

    December 23, 2017 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C

    Left the apartment at 9 am for breakfast.
    Buffet style breakfast. Family enjoyed it.
    Met a holiday rep in the reception area. Booked a 3 hour boat tour for Christmas day. Also booked a Panaramic Tour around the island by bus on Boxing Day. Emma went swimming today. It turned colder in the afternoon. Martin & I went to a pub to watch El Clasico (Real Madrid vs Barcelona derby) After dinner we went for a walk and saw a Flamenco Show.Read more

  • Christmas Day Boat Trip

    December 25, 2017 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C

    We went on a 3 hour Boat trip at 10 am. Hoping to see Dolphins or Whales. Anything would have been nice. The trip out was good. The return trip wasn't so good. The ocean was rougher than I would have liked. The boat stopped for a half hour swim stop.Read more

    Trip end
    December 25, 2017