Archive for June, 2010

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(Above) Small beach town on the western side of La Palma

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Los Llanos is the largest and busiest town on the island with a population of just over 20,000. There are many modern buildings but the traffic-free centre and surrounding side streets still retain their old character. – www.islalapalma.com

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(Above) the main square of los llanos (Plaza España en Los Llanos de Aridane, and el Templo de Nuestra Señora de los Remedios)

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The life of the people of Los Llanos, both young and old. (Above)

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Yet another day in Santa Cruz de la Palma on the island of La Palma part of the Canary Islands which are of course part of Spain, off the coast of Africa.

(Above) This guy was a blast to take picture of, speaks volumes about the place.

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This is the hilly Santa Cruz de la Palma, perhaps not the typical volcano or ocean view, but this is life on the island for the inhabitants that see this kind of view every day.

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Fun to see a street performer in a small city… usually it’s only in the big time cities in the busiest of locations.

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I thought it was an awesome idea to put the restaurant menu on a chalk-like-board on the outside of the restaurant like this.

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