Beautiful Betancuria

I love beautiful Betancuria.

This is my second visit and it did not disappoint.

We parked on the northern side of the town, where there is a car park with toilets.

From there it is a pretty walk into the town....

.....past fields of potatoes....

..... dotted with palm trees.....

.....with verges spilling over with poached egg marguerite.....

....and enticing hilly vistas.

We walked up one of the surrounding hillsides and down what is becoming my favourite footpath.

The way was dotted with wild flowers, cacti and other succulents.

 

 

 

  

 

Clustered on some aloe vera plants and fence posts, 

were groups of whorled snailshells.

On closer inspection, they were very pretty.

We made our way up the familiar streets to the square, where a musician was playing tremelo guitar in a most beguiling way.

It was so memorable to sit eating icecream, 

people-watching, with the music lending to the atmosphere.

There were many people around due to coaches but it just added to the excitement.

We explored the little streets....

 .....the old government buildings.....

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 We had lunch in a most picturesque restaurant.

 And wandered back to the car,. admiring 

flora and fauna on the way.

 

This may not be the last time I visit 

beautiful Betancuria.