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20 May, 2019 19:27

Madrid in May

Then went to El Rastro market to meet Edu's friends; had a few beers with them; walked around 12-14km according to iPhone Health app; were joined by more friends and had few more beers with them at Rastro; listened to & danced (me))) at a live concert by a Spanish band who played Radiohead and Black Keys hits; bought some books (encouraged Edu to buy one by the Russian classic Nickolay Gogol, translated into Spanish!); had food & more beers wherever possible)); visited an old train station and finally got home - exhausted and drunk, but but feeling happy after so much communication, places visited and km's of walks around Madrid. What a city, such great vibes and nicest people, lots of things to see, to do and places to go to... I miss citylife sometimes <3 <3

Next day Edu had to do some family things so I went to Retiro park

The famous statue of Fallen Angel - the only one in the world, I think

Stunning rose garden.. all sorts, sizes and colors of that beautiful flower!

Momma Duck with her babies <3

Palacio de Cristal

Black swan having siesta time

Went inside of the Crystal palace to see the exhibit of Charles Ray 'Cuatro Moldes'

Then was Palacio de Velázquez and another exhibit: Tetsuya Ishida's paintings

Quite shocking, a bit depressive, definitely ironic and very complex works, imo.. Worth a visit.

After the exhibit I wandered around for a bit more, had coffee at one of the various cafes scattered on the park's territory, and went back home as it was super close to where we've stayed this time.

Only one block of the famous Museo del Prado that I am sooo visiting the next time when in Madrid (which is not to far away actually!! Have some things to do there).

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9 May, 2019 21:02

A little more of Fuerteventura

Above images were taken by Edu Acaso

Hey guys! Just a couple more of Fuerteventura pics and us this time, at the wild Playa de Cofete beach =) Missing this place a lot... Off to Madrid soon with Edu for a few days - really looking forward to it! We've booked a beautiful place through Airbnb right in the centre next to Museo del Prado, will take lots of photos as it's spring time now, and Madrid is looking specifically gorgeous.. Hope you're having a nice evening and weekend plans!

Today in Russia we celebrate / mourn the Great Victory's Day against nazi regime in Germany.. Every life counts but in general around 26 millions of Soviet citizens have lost their lives in the War, including 11 millions of Soviet soldiers... This was the harshest price of all allies against fascism, and, one way or another, we're still paying for it... Make love No war, and may piece force be forever greater than some bunch of stupid, ambitious politicians. X

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3 May, 2019 12:00

Santa Cruz days

Sweet home ~~Alabama~~ Tenerife.. :) About the last few days on the rock: went for a few walks with Edu in the city around Plaza Weyler and Parque Garcia Sanabria; met with Emily ( @Yoga_Vibe_Tenerife ) on the beach and then had a private yoga session with her at home (was fantastic!.. <3 <3 ); spent lotsa time at home with cats!!.. These last few days have been a blessing, thank you universe for everything.

Now back to work and normal life! Having 3-4 (pending confirmation) shoots today so this is a scheduled post as I'm probably too busy right now running around the south with my camera, hehe ;)

Hope you're having a great Friday guys!! Xxx

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1 May, 2019 12:09

Our FuerteAdventura

Leaving Gran Canaria harbor

Arrived in the night to Cofete beach and prepared a quick dinner with wine :) Ocean in the background just stones away.. insane <3

With our fantastic Chakachanchan aka Russian tank aka our home for the next few days! I'm wearing jacket that my mum gave me as a gift, and flipflops!! =)

First morning in Fuerteventura didn't greet us with sunshine & warmth..))

Brightened up a little.. Gotta love this camping life!!

Waited through the drizzling rain in this half open little cave

Had amaaaaazing brekkie there with coffee, jam & toasts..

The area is full of dead shells - very sad but also beautiful.

Went for a walk till thaaaat rock in the middle of the image :)

Rocks, crazy wind, wild ocean and the widest beaches, glassy as a mirror - and not a one person around. That is some kinda love <3

Had a 'babies' swim)) in natural pools there.. Bloody freezing but sun came out so that helped a lot :)

Had a camping dinner and drove to another part of the same Cofete beach (different sources saying its between 12 and 18 km long), less wild and bit more 'crowded', - ca. 4 cars in total..)), - but just as beautiful as this part.

Our morning view when we woke up the next day. How siiick is that?!))))

I went for a long walk with my earphones listening to Chemical Brothers (stuff like 'Sunshine Underground', 'Asleep from Day', 'Dream On' from Surrender album..<3 nothing too heavy) along the beach when the day was just starting, still chilly with clouds & wind but at the same time insanely beautiful, majestic.

My freckly, very sunburned but happy face :)
'I'll be your mirror..'

Rock formations on the beach

Little pools caused by low tide

And patterns, patterns everywhere...

Saw these footsteps right next to mine on the way back and wondered who that'd be..))

Turned out it was Edu (of course!))): he made coffee and left it on the sand for me to find, in a circle with letters... I'm the luckiest girl ever.

I returned to the car and we went together for a short beach run/walk and swim..

Stopped by yet another beautiful, Caribbean style beach with turquoise water, white sand and some nice silky waves

And arrived to Costa Calma and our hotel right on Sotavento beach - one of the most beautiful in the whole Canaries, imo

The hotel has a nice, airy decoration

This was the view from our balcony <3

This, I guess, was an old beer brewing machine.. correct me if I'm wrong please?))

The before..
..and after shower selfies, hehe

Went on a small detour around hotel area

Discovered another gorgeous beach 500m away from ours; had a swim, run, beers and more silly photos taken =)

Then came back to hotel and found out that our car was broken(((( to the point of a complete immobility, so had to deal with insurance etc.. Thank G-d, the universe and Edu's smart policy (thumbs up to Mapfre, guys!! Impressive work, they've been really helpful) its already in Tenerife and fixed by now, so we can plan our next trip and further adventures, wohooo!!! No time for negativity.. only good, positive vibes! :)

And free drinks when it's 'all-inclusive, lol :) :) X

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17 April, 2019 16:03

Big cleanup

Collected the whole bag of cigarette butts, mostly scattered around trash bins!! How lazy you have to be to miss a bin only 1-2 meters away.. =(

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15 April, 2019 12:44

Dream Villa

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12 April, 2019 18:01

Benijo beach and friend\'s bday

Drove up from San Andres to Anaga mountains - one of the greenest areas in Tenerife if not the greenest!

The road is surrounded by forests and goes through a tunnel, which brings you to the other side of the island :)

Not too sunny Taganana village :)

Benijo beach or Playa de Benijo, where we had our small walking up& down the steps' exercise as we realised that the tide was too high to even put a blanket and lay down..

Took some photos though.. hehe (Edu's face expression says it all about his love and attitude to selfies..)))

So we came up and drove a little back to Almaciga beach - more wide and flat than Benijo.

Felt sooo good to just sit / lay down on the warm, black sand beach, stretch out legs and read the book, while my handsome, crazy man was beach running and swimming in a 15' degrees water the next day after half-marathon. Quite helps for a quick recovery actually, so I did it too =)

<3 <3 <3

Then we had a company of seagulls; we fed them and headed back home as it was almost sunset, hence a bit nippy))

So much LOVE for your warmth and beauty, Tenerife.

At Jacques' house, where there're always fresh flowers and good vibes :)

Happy Bday!!! He's got a b-e-a-u-t-i-f-u-l house which he's planning to turn into a small boutique hotel (??)) one day :)

Below some mad pics of me next to BBQ with lotsa meat (no, I'haven't tasted a one piece!!!! Only zucchinis & grilled tomatoes, yum!))) p.s. All the cooked meat was eaten by the boys, nothing's been wasted.

Next day we've got my car fixed hence I looked so happy on this shot by Edu (he drove parallel on the traffic light to say 'Hi'))) Love him. And this car =)

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