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Tenerife is the largest and most populous island in the Canary Islands. Approximately 43% of the archipelago's population resides on the island. Tenerife is also a huge tourist destination, hosting about 5 million visitors annually. That makes it the most visited island in the archipelago and one of Spain's most important tourist destinations.

For us, Tenerife was important for another reason. When we docked, the 67 survivors of the rescue carried out by our ship two days before disembarked (one soul died on board our ship despite the best efforts of Medical). They wore clothing donated by the passengers and were met by the Red Cross and Spanish authorities. We were told they would not be returned to the country they fled. Instead, they were granted asylum by the Spanish government. Click here to read the story of the rescue.  

San Cristobal de La Laguna, also known as La Laguna, is an old city adjacent to the port city and is the former capital of the Canary Islands. It is considered the cultural capital of the islands. 

My kind of therapy!

Three perspectives of Iglesia de la Concepcion

The top marker is dated 1890, and the bottom one is 100 years later.

We started our walk in the morning before most shops were open. The shop protective covers were unusual. 

The door to a comic-book shop

The tee shirt says, "10 years giving war motherf**kers," "Best Burger in town," and "Burgers and craft beers."

See the robot at the door offering tea?

It's literally a road map... a metal map built into the roadway.

Our walk ended at the big central marketplace. They were setting up for a festival in the square. The last three images are the sides of one of the trucks.

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Tenerife, Spain
06/21/24