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TEIDE BY STARS

My first excursion in Tenerife was to go to see Mount Teide by stars. Being taken into the mountains above the clouds by Closed-Jeep. Weaving into the hills and stopping at the National Park, this caravan of about 20 Jeeps were halted to position at the best view witnessing the Sun setting into the Clouds below. I could not believe the awesome sight of warm tones stretched across the clouds and the shining of the Sunrays filtering in all directions; eventually darkening, then lighting up again as the Sun shone upwards through the clouds. It was a truly romantic experience; unfortunately there was no one on my arm at this time!

Moving on upwards into the Mountain, was the next stop into the darkness, where a Scientist was waiting to explain the shapes and meanings of all the stars above, including the visible Satellites and Planets… They were so clear to see, providing there was no light pollution to distract them. To see them all so clear and in full was outstanding. After this One Hour insight, caravanning by the 20, back down the winding and misty clouds, was the next stop where generous quantities of local delicacies that were on the tour-inclusive Menu, including drinks that completed an overwhelming excursion, returning to the Ocean Palace, light headed but very much fulfilled.