Gran Canaria arrival

So here we are in Gran Canaria, on the south-west of the island at a tourist development not far from the small fishing village called Puerto Mogán. The hotel block is very pleasant and modern. We have a junior suite, which is two adjoining rooms; one with a sofa bed, chair, coffee table and small kitchenette. The temperature is a warm, but comfortable; 25°C outside and there’s not a cloud in the sky.
We have a good view of the ocean and there is a wonderful feeling as you look out across it: there is nothing but water as far as you can see. Nothing in fact until you hit Antarctica, more than half the world away.
We’ve scoped out the complex as well as two swimming pools (one of them kept children-free) there’s a restaurant, open-air barbeque, pool bar and little supermarket. There’s a regular bus service to the nearby towns, internet access and car hire from the foyer. It promises to be a good week.