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Lost on a desert island next week 🏝️

lewys-gp — Fri, 18 Mar 2022 10:32:09 GMT

... Channeling my inner Tom Hanks.

In all seriousness, though, I'll be away next week, between the 21-25 March.

Not exactly a desert island, but I am off to Tenerife (never been before) for just under a week 🇪🇸.

It'll be my first time abroad in ~~one~~ ~~two~~ three years. And if the weather holds up, it'll be my first warm holiday in about five years. My to-do list includes the following:

🏄 To survive surfing the waves

🍹 Drink some sickly and sweet cocktails

🌞 Actually, catch a tan too

Inbetween those plans, I'll also be doing some reading. I have a non-fiction already lined up, so if anyone has any fiction recommendations, I would love to hear them, please 📚!

Obviously, this means I won't be able to answer tags or messages right away. So, please, contact @RafaC or @Martin-O2 with any queries. If you do want to message me something, I'll likely get back to you on the 28th March 😁.

I hope you all have a great week. Looking forward to catching up on everything I miss 🤗.

Re: Lost on a desert island next week 🏝️

BobM — Fri, 18 Mar 2022 11:43:33 GMT

Enjoy your holiday @lewys-gp but remember, unfortunately you have to come back. Have a good week in the sun 👍

Re: Lost on a desert island next week 🏝️

gmarkj — Fri, 18 Mar 2022 11:47:18 GMT

Hope you have a great holiday @lewys-gp , and just remember - lots of sunscreen!!

Re: Lost on a desert island next week 🏝️

lewys-gp — Fri, 18 Mar 2022 12:28:51 GMT

Cheers, both @gmarkj @BobM 😁. Hope you have good weeks too.

Your sunscreen comment just reminded me of this classic song I love, @gmarkj!

Re: Lost on a desert island next week 🏝️

Cleoriff — Fri, 18 Mar 2022 12:38:28 GMT

Have a great holiday @lewys-gp. My friends have their own apartment in Tenerife and have been there since late January. It hasn't been as warm there this winter but it's heating up now (which is such a shame as they travel back this week) 😂

Re: Lost on a desert island next week 🏝️

pgn — Fri, 18 Mar 2022 12:40:03 GMT

Watch that first 0.5m of the sea - swimming in the Atlantic is all well and good, but even in July, only the upper 2-foot (or so) layer of water is warm... So if you tread water, it can feel a bit fresher around the, er, unmentionables and below. This was the southern part of the island, Los Cristianos.

Enjoy the break, and if you need aftersun treatment, the Spanish-made "ISDIN" brand aftersun, spray or pump bottle, is to be recommended!

And sit on the left side of the plane, it's amazing to see Mt Teide towering above the plane as the pilot nudges around the volcano (extinct) towards the Sur Reina Sofìa TFS airport!

Re: Lost on a desert island next week 🏝️

lewys-gp — Fri, 18 Mar 2022 12:54:11 GMT

That's a shame for them, @Cleoriff 😅. Hopefully, I have some better luck.

And tips much appreciated, @pgn! I do need to check-in still, so will have a look at seating arrangements. Thanks 👍.

Re: Lost on a desert island next week 🏝️

Mi-Amigo — Fri, 18 Mar 2022 13:14:41 GMT

Have a great holiday @lewys-gp .

We`ll try [but no promises] to behave while you`re away on your escape from the mad house... err Community

Re: Lost on a desert island next week 🏝️

lewys-gp — Fri, 18 Mar 2022 13:28:54 GMT

😂! Cheers, @Mi-Amigo 🤗.

Re: Lost on a desert island next week 🏝️

RunrigForever — Mon, 21 Mar 2022 07:22:06 GMT

Hope you are having a great time in the sun @lewys-gp

Re: Lost on a desert island next week 🏝️

lewys-gp — Mon, 28 Mar 2022 14:15:12 GMT

Thank you, @RunrigForever 😁. And to everyone else again for commenting previously.

I'm finally back (feels like forever!) and happy to be home. That first cup of tea was phenomenal.

There was quite a bit of sun. When overcast, it would get chilly with the breeze. My hotel was on top of a massive hill, so I managed to burn whatever calories gained from food and drink everyday 🤣.

Did a bit of surfing - €15 for half a day with a wetsuit and boots. Was knackered after 20 minutes, so took a break and got back out there eventually 😅. I guess surfers aren't on a see-food and alcohol diet in the days before they take to the waves... the surf itself was great, but much bigger waves and busier waters than I have been used to over the years in Wales. Blue, clear sea though 🌊!

Managed to see Mount Teide from the plane too, @pgn. But, that was the last I saw of it. The holiday ended up being a bit of a cheap and cheerful one. A lot of chilling out and not many activities booked.

Now pretty much caught up on my emails and whatnot, I'm going to see what I've missed this past week on the community 🤗!

Re: Lost on a desert island next week 🏝️

blissgirl — Mon, 28 Mar 2022 14:20:13 GMT

Glad you had a good time @lewys-gp

Re: Lost on a desert island next week 🏝️

lewys-gp — Mon, 28 Mar 2022 14:48:45 GMT

Thanks, @blissgirl!

Re: Lost on a desert island next week 🏝️

gmarkj — Mon, 28 Mar 2022 15:15:48 GMT

Good to hear you had a nice break.
Now get back to work you slacker!! 😁

Re: Lost on a desert island next week 🏝️

lewys-gp — Mon, 28 Mar 2022 15:21:35 GMT

Cheers, @gmarkj 🤣!

Re: Lost on a desert island next week 🏝️

Cleoriff — Mon, 28 Mar 2022 17:43:57 GMT

Good to hear you had a lovely time @lewys-gp 😊

Re: Lost on a desert island next week 🏝️

Mi-Amigo — Mon, 28 Mar 2022 21:12:49 GMT

Pleased you had a good time @lewys-gp

Good to have you back with us in the ~~mad house~~ - err Community.

Re: Lost on a desert island next week 🏝️

lewys-gp — Tue, 29 Mar 2022 14:04:31 GMT

Thanks, @Cleoriff @Mi-Amigo. Nice to be back 😊.