A Corner Has Been Turned!

Or at least some of the time it feels this way. Its difficult to think too far ahead and its easy to go from feeling a little more positive about the future to feeling equally worried and anxious too. One minute I think things are really starting to move in a good direction, then the next minute you asking yourself if its OK to feel this positive.

Last week, on our day off we decided to take a visit to Garachico. Its been ten years since were last there so we were long over due a visit. We set the Sat Nav and headed off up through Tamaimo and on towards Santiago Del Teide. After Santiago del Teide we were instructed to turn right and although it didn't feel right, who were we to argue with google maps?
Eventually after climbing higher and higher through the dense pine forest and some stunning scenery along the TF373 it was obvious that this road was never going to take us to Garachico. We took a few hairy bends and down some awfully steep twists and turns and started heading down in the hope that eventually we would see a sign post that would direct us in the right direction. We saw Icod De Los Vinos, a few other small towns and eventually arrived at our destination, no thanks to google maps, other navigational apps are available.

They say some of the buildings date back to the 16th and 17th century and these along with the cobbled streets make Garachico a very pretty town. It is also home to the natural swimming pools of El Caleton and they are a stunning site both as you approach and as you drive through the town. Although they looked very appealing we didn't take a dip, instead we opted for lunch at one of the many cafes just off the main square. 

We have moved in to level 2 restrictions which means we can now have people inside the bar and we can have entertainment again. It feels like forever since I last had a gig and I`m looking forward to Singing a few songs in the bar this weekend as well as gigging at the Wine Bar on Monday.

We've had a very busy week at the 60s bar as we decided it was time for a lick of paint and a bit of sprucing up. Armed with paint brushes, trays, sandpaper and old clothes we set about freshening up the bar and I have to say that after three long days it is looking dapper, just in time for being allowed to have people inside.

I never realised how much fun you could have with tin of paint and a brush although I never knew it could be so tiring either. My body has been in more positions and tiny spaces than I thought possible but the end result is just great, and we cant wait to welcome people back in to our bar. 

We now wait in anticipation to see if we will be able to welcome British tourists, We have everything crossed!

Have a great weekend and Stay safe, and please continue to share my blog and click on the adverts, its a great help!

until next time.

H x

Getting stuck in with some black gloss!

Work in Progress

Now it looks like a bar again

A few snaps of Garachico when we finally got there!!