Yes....that is Queen Elizabeth's reflection in this image at the port! Gran Canaria is a volcanic island with deep valleys, volcanic cones and craters and a picturesque landscape. According to legend, the Canary Islands were thought to be the last traces of the lost continent of Atlantis.
Many people think that the name for the islands came from its flocks of feathered friends....
.... but legend has it that the islands, when discovered, were inhabited by bands of dogs. The latin word for dog is "canis" .... and Canaria became the accepted name for these isles.
Our guide, Armando, took us to Columbus's house (no.... he wasn't home!) which is now a museum where we saw a replica of his cabin on his ship....not bad!!!!
We also went up to the Crater of Bandama where we had amazing panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. Kudos to our driver, Manolo, who safely manuevered around the corkscrew and hairpin turns up and down the mountains. (I had to cover my eyes during much of this trip!) We were surprised to pass by some caves at the higher elevations where people actually live! Apparently, there is no tax on land inside the mountains! We also stopped at a restaurant that was inside a cave.... another tax dodge perhaps???
Armando also squeezed in a stroll through some gorgeous gardens before delivering us back to the port.
Yes....that is Queen Elizabeth's reflection in this image at the port! Gran Canaria is a volcanic island with deep valleys, volcanic cones and craters and a picturesque landscape. According to legend, the Canary Islands were thought to be the last traces of the lost continent of Atlantis.
Many people think that the name for the islands came from its flocks of feathered friends....
.... but legend has it that the islands, when discovered, were inhabited by bands of dogs. The latin word for dog is "canis" .... and Canaria became the accepted name for these isles.
Our guide, Armando, took us to Columbus's house (no.... he wasn't home!) which is now a museum where we saw a replica of his cabin on his ship....not bad!!!! 
We also went up to the Crater of Bandama where we had amazing panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. Kudos to our driver, Manolo, who safely manuevered around the corkscrew and hairpin turns up and down the mountains. (I had to cover my eyes during much of this trip!) We were surprised to pass by some caves at the higher elevations where people actually live! Apparently, there is no tax on land inside the mountains! We also stopped at a restaurant that was inside a cave.... another tax dodge perhaps??? 
Armando also squeezed in a stroll through some gorgeous gardens before delivering us back to the port.
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Did you try to tell your parrot joke, mom?
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