Yesterday I cycled about 50 miles in a circuit round the north east of the island, via San Bartolome, Teguise, Haria, Mirador del Rio and Arrieta. This looked straightforward on the tourist map I’m using, but turned out to be the latter, more challenging section of the Lanzarote Ironman course. I realised this when reading encouraging messages scrawled on an interminable uphill climb between Teguise and Haria. Obviously I took it much slower than those guys, with regular stops for photos, food and oxygen. And I didn’t swim 4km or run 40km either. I have much newfound respect for their abilities…
This seems to be the prettier, more old-timey part of the island. Teguise was beautiful, and Haria also. And the view from Mirador del Rio was amazing. Or rather the view from the hillside beside Mirador del Rio, as they charge entry and I don’t believe in paying for a view, however dramatic. It was interesting to look down on Graciosa and, just visible in the haze, Allegranza; islands that I sailed past in the dark on my way down. I’ve added some photos.
In the evening I had a tasty dinner on my nice neighbours Mattis and Mo’s beautiful Contessa 32 Jingo. Here is their blog.