Revitalizing days in Mogán
We spend our summers in Puerto de Mogán, south of Gran Canaria. We’ve done that for years. It is my private retreat, where I recharge my batteries every year. An inviting spot, not big, the perfect place to be with the children.
Ever since my husband got hooked into deep-sea fishing, he does not even consider suggesting a different destination for our holidays. He is now convinced he is a top-notch fisherman, and has even enrolled for a tournament. At the harbour, they have rental boats for you to try your luck with blue marlin, blue tuna, or blue something. He has tried to explain this to me but I never seem to get it right.
He spends hours chasing fish. I actually like him going about with a fishing rod in his hand, pretending to be Captain Ahab for a few days, and letting me enjoy my time as I please.
As long as they leave me in peace with my book, my hammock by the swimming pool, and my dip into the sea every afternoon, everything will be fine. Here, the children make friends as soon as they arrive. In 5 minutes they become long-time locals.
I enjoy the place so much I guess I will also try blue marlin fishing. Although I know one fisherman in particular who would not get too happy seeing me catch a bigger tuna fish than his …
Ever since my husband got hooked into deep-sea fishing, he does not even consider suggesting a different destination for our holidays. He is now convinced he is a top-notch fisherman, and has even enrolled for a tournament. At the harbour, they have rental boats for you to try your luck with blue marlin, blue tuna, or blue something. He has tried to explain this to me but I never seem to get it right.
He spends hours chasing fish. I actually like him going about with a fishing rod in his hand, pretending to be Captain Ahab for a few days, and letting me enjoy my time as I please.
As long as they leave me in peace with my book, my hammock by the swimming pool, and my dip into the sea every afternoon, everything will be fine. Here, the children make friends as soon as they arrive. In 5 minutes they become long-time locals.
I enjoy the place so much I guess I will also try blue marlin fishing. Although I know one fisherman in particular who would not get too happy seeing me catch a bigger tuna fish than his …
