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TEA Tenerife Arts Space Exhibition The TEA Collection
Date: Until 6th September Time: 10.00 – 20.00 (except Mondays) Venue: TEA Tenerife Espacio de las Artes District: Santa Cruz Information: 922 849 057 www.teatenerife.es
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Sesame Street Show
Times: 12.00 & 16.30 Venue: Pabellón Insular Santiago Martín District: La Laguna Information: 922 822 056
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Master Class in violin
Ara Malikian Dates: 5th & 6th Time: 20.00 Venue: Museum of Science & Cosmos District: La Laguna Information: 922 315 080 www.museosdetenerife.org
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TEA Cinema: “Uranya”
Dates 6th – 8th Times: 19.00 & 21.30 Venue: TEA Tenerife Espacio de las Artes District: Santa Cruz Information: 922 849 057 www.teatenerife.es
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Exhibition Roland Penrose
Date: 6th - 24 May Time: 10.00 – 20.00 (except Monday) Venue: TEA Tenerife Espacio de las Artes District: Santa Cruz de Tenerife Information: 922 849 057 www.teatenerife.es
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TEA Cinema: “The Yacoubian Building”
Original soundtrack Dates 13th-15th: Times: 19.00 & 21.30 Venue: TEA Tenerife Espacio de las Artes District: Santa Cruz Information: 922 849 057 www.teatenerife.es
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Conference: “El desafío del Universo”
Telmo Fernández Time: 20.00 Venue: Museum of Science & Cosmos District: La Laguna Information: 922 315 080 www.museosdetenerife.org
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Date: Until 12 February Venue: Museum of Science & Cosmos District: La Laguna Information: 922 315 080 www.museosdetenerife.org
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Concert Orchestra and Choir of the Age Enlightenment
Time: 20.30 Venue: Auditorio de Tenerife District: Santa Cruz Information: 922 531 835 www.festivaldecanarias.com
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Concert National Philharmonic Orchestra of Hungary
XXV Canary Islands Festival of Music
Dates: 11th & 12th Time: 20.30 Venue: Auditorio de Tenerife District: Santa Cruz Information: 922 531 835 www.festivaldecanarias.com
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Amateur Theatre: “Asociación Candelas”
“El sillón mágico” by Frigyes Karinthy Time: 20.00 Venue: Auditorio Juan Carlos I District: Arafo Information: 922 822 056 www.culturatenerife.net
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Time: 20.00 Venue: Librería del Cabildo District: Santa Cruz Information: 922 151 650 www.culturatenerife.net
Concert Tenerife Symphony Orchestra
Conference: “O sole mío. Física solar para todos los públicos”
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Concert Orquesta La Pasión
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Conference: “Mujeres en Astronomía”
Time: 20.00 Venue: Museum of Science & Cosmos District: La Laguna Information: 922 315 080 www.museosdetenerife.org
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Concert Solar System 8.1
Performances for schools
Time: 12.00 Venue: Auditorio Teobaldo Power District: La Orotava Information: 922 849 080 www.ost.es
Time: 21.00 Venue: Auditorio de Tenerife District: Santa Cruz Information: 902 317 327 www.auditoriodetenerife.com
Dates: 16th & 17th Times: 10.00 & 11.30 Venue: Auditorio de Teneirfe District: Santa Cruz Information: 902 317 327 www.auditoriodetenerife.com
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Original soundtrack Dates 20th-22nd Times: 19.00 & 21.30 Venue: TEA Tenerife Espacio de las Artes District: Santa Cruz Information: 922 849 057 www.teatenerife.es
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Museum Nights
Time: 20.30 Venue: Tenerife Museum of History & Anthropology District: La Laguna Information: 922 825943 www.museosdetenerife.org
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TEA Cinema: “A Soap”
Original soundtrack Dates 27th February -1st March Times: 19.00 & 21.30 Venue: TEA Tenerife Espacio de las Artes District: Santa Cruz Information: 922 849 057 www.teatenerife.es
Time: 20.30 Venue: Auditorio de Tenerife District: Santa Cruz Information: 922 531 835 www.festivaldecanarias.com
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Concert Gran Canaria Philharmonic Orchestra
XXV Canary Islands Festival of Music
Time: 20.30 Venue: Auditorio de Tenerife District: Santa Cruz Information: 922 531 835 www.festivaldecanarias.com
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Performance by Sonia Rodríguez
Dance
Time: 21.00 Venue: Auditorio de Tenerife District: Santa Cruz Information: 902 317 327 www.auditoriodetenerife.com
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II Meeting of Young Authors
Dates: 10th – 12th Times: 19.30 Venue: Cabildo de Tenerife District: Santa Cruz Information: 922 822 056 www.culturatenerife.net
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TEA Cinema: “Das Sichtbare und Das Unsichtbare”
XXV Canary Islands Festival of Music
Pialte
Time: 20.00 Venue: Museum of Science & Cosmos District: La Laguna Information: 922 315 080 www.museosdetenerife.org
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Concert SWR Sinfonieorchester Baden Baden und Freiburg
Time: 20.30 Venue: Auditorio de Tenerife District: Santa Cruz Information: 922 531 835 www.festivaldecanarias.com
By Antonia María Varela
Concert Francesco Cafiso & Italian Jazz Quartet
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Conductor: María Guinand
By Inés Rodríguez Hidalgo
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Concert Tenerife Symphony Orchestra
Recital Manuel García, Aurora Feria, Raquel García & Coro Carpe Diem
Time: 20.30 Venue: Auditorio de Tenerife District: Santa Cruz Information: 922 849 080 www.ost.es
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Date: Until 23 May Time: 17.00 Venue: Tenerife Museum of History & Anthropology (Casa Lercaro) District: La Laguna Information: 922 546 305 www.museosdetenerife.org
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Cabildo Bookstore
Conductor: Lü Jia. Soloist: Dohr, Han, Cooper & Llácer Cuenca (horn)
Time: 20.00 Venue: Museum of Science & Cosmos District: La Laguna Information: 922 315 080 www.museosdetenerife.org
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Rafael Rebolo
Chess Tournament
Date: Until 12th February Time: 09.00 – 19.00 Venue: Tenerife Museum of History & Anthropology (Casa Lercaro) District: La Laguna Information: 922 825 949 / 43 www.museosdetenerife.org
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Conference: “El Quijote cabalga de nuevo”
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Exhibition of Significant Objects in Tenerife’s History
Exhibition: “MEterroRITOS”
Family concert
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This guide may be subject to last minute changes
Dates: Until 11th February Venue: Casa del Vino La Baranda District: El Sauzal Information: 922 572 535
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Concert Tequila
Time: 21.00 Venue: Auditorio de Tenerife District: Santa Cruz Information: 902 317 327 www.auditoriodetenerife.com
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Exhibition: “Almacenes de vida”
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Concert Orchestra dell Academia Nazionalle di Santa Cecilia
XXV Canary Islands Festival of Music
Dates: 13th & 14th Time: 20.30 Venue: Auditorio de Tenerife District: Santa Cruz Information: 922 531 835 www.festivaldecanarias.com
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Astronomy Evening
Time: 19.30 Venue: Museum of Science & Cosmos District: La Laguna Information: 922 315 080 www.museosdetenerife.org
Plus... Guided Tours: guided tours of the exhibitions at TEA Tenerife Espacio de las Artes are available on Saturdays (at 18.00) and on Sundays (at 12.00). For more information, please telephone 922 849 098 (Monday to Friday 10.00 – 14.00) or go to the box office at TEA Tenerife Espacio de las Artes). Workshops: TEA offers a variety of Workshops for children and adults on the current exhibitions at this cultural space. For further information, please
telephone 922 849 098 Monday to Friday (10.00 – 14.00) or go to the box office at TEA Tenerife Espacio de las Artes. Castles Tour: For schools and the general public this is a dynamic, guided tour around the island’s castles which are cultural monuments (BIC) and national heritage sites. For school groups there is a weekly tour on Wednesdays from October to June. For the general public, tours all year round on Saturdays by reservation only. Please call: 922 825 949/43. www.tenerife.es.
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The Magazine C/ Francisco Feo Rodríguez, 6 Las Chafiras 38620 San Miguel de Abona Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain Tel: 922 750 609 & 609 581 632 Fax: 922 795 810 E-mail: info@ic-news.com Publisher & Proprietor Tina Straub, Joe Schacher
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4 HAPPENINGS February events
15 BEAUTY
32 FACES & PLACES
Tenergie Clinic
Fiestas in Los Silos
6 PROFILE Michelle Obama
16 DRESSING UP Spring at Benetton
33 FACES & PLACES Prestigio y Tradición
7 COMPETITION
PuebloChico
18 ST VALENTINE’S DAY Gifts for her
34 FACES & PLACES
8 CRUISING Around the world on a cruise ship
20 MOTORING New Honda Jazz
11 cruising Cruising news
Gifts for him
12 DREAM HOME DIY
Refurbishment project
Hotel San Blas Reserva Ambiental 36 HOME & GARDEN
Container herbs
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38 CRAFTS
Say it with soap
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Greek Corner
41 SHORT STORIES
27 EATING GUIDE
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February events
Carnaval Santa Cruz – 8 to 25 February Puerto de la Cruz – 15 to 28 February Los Gigantes – 5 to 9 March Los Cristianos – 7 to 16 March
25th Canary Islands Music Festival Auditorio de Tenerife, Santa Cruz, all events 8.30pm February 1 SWR- Sinfonieorchester Baden-Baden und Freiburg II. Michael Gielen, conductor and Hanno Müller-Brachmann, baritone. G. Mahler: Blumine ‘Des Knaben Wunderhorn’, A. Bruckner: Symphony No. 1 (second version). Tickets 25 to 70 euros
Almendras en Flor 7 February, a guided walk to see the almond trees in blossom. For more information, contact the Santiago del Teide council on 922 863127 ext 234 or 235. Take a camera with you for the photography competition with the walk as the theme.
February 4 Orchestra and Choir of the Age of Enlightenment. Gustav Leonhardt, conductor; Monika Frimmer, soprano; David Sagastume, countertenor; Markus Schäfer, tenor; Peter Harvey, bass J.S. Bach: Cantata 30ª ‘Angenehmes Wiederau, freue dich’, Suite No. 2 in C minor, Symphony of the Cantata No. 42, Cantata 134 ‘Die Zeit, die Tag und Jahre macht’. Tickets 20 to 65 euros February 5 Orquesta Filarmónica de Gran Canaria II. Pedro Halffter, conductor; Nancy Fabiola Herrera, mezzosoprano; Jorge de León, tenor; Yolanda Auyanet, soprano; Marina Pardo, mezzosoprano; Gustavo Peña, tenor; Alberto Feria, bass; Augusto Brito, baritone; Pedro Sanz, vocalist; Pablo Sáinz, guitar Bernstein: West Side Story (selection of songs), M. de Falla: La Vida Breve. Tickets 12 to 20 euros February 7 Orquesta La Pasión. María Guinand, conductor Schola Cantorum de Venezuela. Biella da Costa, Vocalist; Jessica Rivera, Soprano;
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happenings Reynaldo González Fernández, vocalist and Afrocuban dancer Deraldo Ferreira, capoeira/ berimbau O. Golijov: St. Mark Passion. Tickets 20 to 65 euros February 11 Hungarian National Philharmonic Orchestra I. Zoltan Kocsis, piano and conductor J. Haydn: Symphony No. 95, L. v. Beethoven: Concert No. 4 for piano and orchestra, B. Bartok: Dance Suite, Z. Kodály: Dances of Galanta. Tickets 25 to 70 euros February 12 Hungarian National Philharmonic Orchestra II. Zoltan Kocsis, conductor J. Haydn: Symphony No. 97, G. Kurtág: Messages for Orchestra op. 34 and New Messages for Orchestra op. 34/a (fragments), R. Strauss: Aus Italien. Tickets 25 to 70 euros February 13 Orchestra Dell’ Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia I. Antonio Pappano, conductor; Christian Tetzlaff, violin G. Ligeti: Concert Romanesque, J. Brahms: Concert for violin and orchestra, B. Bartok: Concert for orchestra. Tickets 25 to 75 euros February 14 Orchestra Dell’ Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia II. Antonio Pappano, conductor; Martha Argerich, piano R. Panfili: Danzario. New Commission of the ANSC
and the FMC. Premiere in Rome on 7 February. L. v. Beethoven: Concert No.1 for piano and orchestra, D. Shostakovich: Symphony No. 5. Tickets 25 to 75 euros Tickets can be purchased in advance by phone on 902 317327 (Monday to Fridqay, 10am to 7pm), online at http://www.generaltickets.com/cajacanarias/index.cfm, at multiservice dispensers at various branches of CajaCanarias up to 48 hours before the show or at the Auditorium box office, Monday to Friday 10am to 3pm and Saturdays 10am to 2pm.
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Tourist Information Office Los Rodeos Call to book tour: 922Office 825 046 Tourist Information Los Rodeos Fax: 922 608tour: 974 .922 E-Mail: turismo.laguna@cabtfe.es Call to book 825 046 Mondays to Sundays fromturismo.laguna@cabtfe.es 9am to 5pm Fax: 922 608 974 . E-Mail: Mondays to Sundays from 9am to 5pm MAGAZINE THE
Tourist Information Office Casa de los Capitanes Call to book tour: 922Office 631 194 Tourist Information Casa de los Capitanes Fax: 922 608tour: 974 .922 E-Mail: turismo.laguna@cabtfe.es Call to book 631 194 Mondays to Sundays fromturismo.laguna@cabtfe.es 9am to 5pm Fax: 922 608 974 . E-Mail: Mondays to Sundays from 9am to 5pm
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A First for the Canaries?
By Clio O’Flynn
Like the wives (and to a lesser extent husbands) of world leaders, Michelle Obama has already attracted headlines around the world for her style, her panache, her professional career (she is a lawyer) and even her sibling connections – her brother is Craig Robinson, men’s basketball coach at Oregon State University. On the night of his election, US President Obama called her “my best friend for the last 16 years ... the rock of our family, the love of my life”, and certainly if recently published advice from Cherie Blair and Ana Botella (wives of Tony Blair and José María Aznar) is heeded, she will need to continue to perform that concrete familial role, as her husband’s new job is likely to take its toll on family life.
Photo: Ava Lowery
Michelle LaVaughn Robinson Obama has already more than one ‘first’ to her name – First Lady of the USA, first African American First Lady – will she also be the first First Lady to visit the Canary Islands? We hope so.
Michelle with Malia Ann and Sasha
The new couple in the White House in Washington have charmed the world, and if Juan Verde, the Gran Canarian who co-ordinated the Hispanic vote for Obama, has his way, they will be visiting these shores within a year or two. Geographically the Islands’location lends itself very much to Obama’s stated interest in increasing ties and aid to the African continent, and such a development also fits in well with the moves over recent years to promote the Canaries as a bridge between the USA and Europe and Africa.
Washington, 2009 US President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama
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Good things, small parcels!
By Clio O’Flynn
All life is here, in miniature!
Landmark natural monuments and historic buildings have been landscaped in small scale (at a ratio of 1:25), giving you a bird’s eye view of the best of the archipelago in spectacular garden surroundings in La Orotava in North Tenerife. And with reproductions of the modern as well as the old, including an operational tram line, this is a great day out for all the family; bring the children and bring out the kid in you.
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If you haven’t been to PuebloChico yet, why not take some time to discover this growing attraction which brings you on a miniature tour of the Canaries, taking you to the most emblematic locations in the seven islands.
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Around the world on a cruise ship Because the Panama Canal is such an exciting experience for everyone that visits and also because there is so much background information about how it was built I think the best way to approach this is by dividing the article into two. First I will write about the transit of the ship and then in the next article about the history of the canal.
At 0602 Aurora passed through the breakwaters at Cristobal, and embarked the Canal pilot. At 0713 with the linesmen on board, Aurora made her approaches to the Gatun locks and 15 minutes later made fast the first of six mules used to help her through the locks.
Ship’s log
Just to give a little bit of background to this amazing canal it is necessary to examine where it is and how it was built, as this is probably one of the most amazing constructions ever to be built in the 19th century. Panama is a country in Central America with coastlines on both the Caribbean and North Pacific. It is bordered by Colombia to the southeast and Costa Rica to the northwest, and is on the isthmus which
Aurora now approaching the Panama Canal, the ship’s clocks were retarded one hour to GMT -5 and at 0305 Aurora made radio contact with Cristobal Traffic, just after two hours later with all pre-arrival checks completed, the Captain rang ‘stand by below’.
Tha Gatun locks on the Panama Canal
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The Panama Canal
forms the land bridge connecting North and South America. This country now controls one of the most important shipping routes in the world. It links the Atlantic Ocean with the North Pacific Ocean. Cruise ship passengers are often confused when they hear that their port at the Panama Canal’s eastern end will be Colón, and the next time they hear it, it will be Cristóbal. Are there two names for the same place they ask, or are they two different cities? The answer is that they are two different cities but so close to each other that they are often thought of as the same place. Both were named Christopher Columbus (Cristóbal Colón in Spanish). Colón on the Caribbean coast is the capital of Panama’s Colón province and has a population of
200,000 people. It is a major international port and after Hong Kong the world’s second largest Free Trade Zone. It was founded in 1860 when construction of the Panama Railroad began. In 1900 the majority of the inhabitants consisted of Jamaican negros and natives of mixed Spanish, Indian and African descent. Unfortunately nowadays the city has gone into decline and now has an unemployment rate of 40 per cent. At the same time Colón was being developed, the United States government was opening up a neighbouring port at Cristóbal. It lies in the Canal Zone at Limon Bay, at the very entrance to the eastern side of the canal. Cristóbal is not much to look at and offers very little in the way of shopping and sightseeing . If passengers
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Bridge of the Americas crossing the canal
do want to shop here, the most likely venue will be the ship terminal where the most interesting shop is operated by Embera Indians whose dress (or lack of ) is sure to attract the attention of passengers.
By Gerald Ruben. All photos: www.flickr.com
One of the highlights of being on a ship going in the canal is to see the system of ‘mules’ which assist the vessel on her way through. These mules are locomotives weighing 55 tons and their 340 horsepower gives a 40,000 kilo towing capacity. They are used to brake, tow and maintain the ship in the chamber, avoiding contact with the walls. Their maximum towing speed is three miles an hour and whilst unloaded, they can travel at nine miles an hour. They are made by Mitsubishi and cost over two million dollars each. These machines are so effective that they can hold a ship of 32.3 metres (the maximum breadth) leaving a margin of 60 centimetres at each side.
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When Aurora enters the Gatun Locks, a huge aquatic lift raises it in three consecutive steps to Lake Gatun at an altitude of 26 metres above sea level. Following the bed of the Chagres River, the ship sails some 38 kilometres to the entrance of the Gaillard Cut. When the ship is in Gatun Lake it is just so big that you would think that you were still at sea and looking at various islands. Gatun Lake has an area of 164 square miles and holds about 5.2 cubic kilometres of water, which is about the same amount that the Chagres River brings
A Panama Canal tug
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down in a year. The Chagres River was dammed to create the lake and in doing so, some of the hilltops became islands. The biggest and best known of them is Barro Colorado Island, home of the world famous Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute. The lake is also important as a reservoir of water for the operation of the canal locks. Each time a ship transits the canal, 53 million US gallons of water is passed from the lake into the sea, with 14,000 vessels going through, this is a lot of water. The last time I was there, they were looking at ways of creating holding tanks at each of the locks to re-use the water they normally pump out. In the next issue we will follow Aurora as she heads for the Pedro Miguel Locks and towards the Pacific Ocean.
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Cruising news
Disney Cruise Line Disney Cruise Line’s 2,700-passenger Disney Magic will reposition to Europe for an unprecedented five-month season in 2010. For the first time, she will offer 12-day Northern European Capitals cruises in mid-summer from London/Dover, visiting Oslo, Copenhagen, Stockholm, St. Petersburg, and the port for Berlin. An excursion to Moscow will also be available. Before and after these cruises, the ship will conduct ten and eleven day trips from Barcelona, visiting Mediterranean ports in Italy, France, Spain, Malta, Corsica, and Tunis.
By Theresa Willson
Passengers on the Queen Mary 2 can now benefit from new stateroom wireless technology and mobile phone service at sea. They can use laptops from their cabins and the mobile phone service at sea will become available from appropriately equipped phones. Cunard have announced itineraries for two world cruises. They each start in January 2010 from New York. The 2014-passenger Queen Victoria will begin her third year of service with a 99-day trip to London calling at Fort Lauderdale, San Francisco, Sydney, Hong Kong, and Dubai. She will visit 41 ports including Acapulco, Melbourne, Shanghai, Phuket, and Sharm El Sheikh, and will cross the Panama and Suez Canals. Meanwhile, the 2,620-passenger Queen Mary 2 will take 101 days to go around the world and reach New York. She will go east to the Mediterranean,
to India, the Far East, Australia and New Zealand, heading to New York via South Africa, South America, and North America. She will visit 35 ports, stopping in Dubai, Mumbai, Singapore, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Auckland, Sydney, Perth, Durban, and Cape Town.
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Mi Casa A project to refurbish an ageing Canarian house
Things must be getting desperate. Dinah has to take over tiling the bedroom and bathroom floor! And we still don’t have a bed. We spent four hours looking for the last Telefonica bill and called them with the details. They said they didn’t need them as we did not owe any money after all. They promised to call back and let me know when the phone would be installed. Robert is still digging, Dinah is painting. We are going to paint it white until we have decided on a colour scheme. Our daughter has bad memories of magnolia nightmares and has made us promise to wait until her next visit before making any decisions. We still don’t have any furniture!
30th July: Two days to go and Robert has to dig through the solid floor with a concrete breaker to find the drains.
1st August: Thank heavens we heard about Terry’s sale at the Rastro in Santa Úrsula as we don’t have a lot of cash to spare for furniture. We hope to buy mostly secondhand and replace it later. At the Rastro we bought a king size bed with orthopaedic mattress, as new for 80 euros, two bedside tables for a euro each and a dressing table for 20 euros.
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In August, we will get the kitchen started so that we have somewhere to cook and store food. The next essential work will then be the roof. Telefonica never called back, so will we have a phone by the end of August?
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Do you remember this? Well, with information from the neighbours, Robert finally located the drains and just managed to get the plumbing done in time. This will eventually be the ensuite to a guest bedroom, but for now, it is our only bathroom.
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d r e a m h o m e DI Y The wardrobe is solid wood and cost 99 euros from Boom del Mueble.
2nd August: It’s a bit sparse, but the room is ready! The curtains were 9 euros each from Eurobufon in Icod. The net was 4 euros from El Kilo and the bedspread was 12 euros from the 99 shop in Puerto de la Cruz.
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Cotton cardigan with lurex details in sizes S – L
Wedge heel leather sandals in sizes 35 – 41
Sleeveless mousseline cotton shirt with “rouches” in sizes XS - L Lined canvas cotton jacket with ribbed waistband and cuffs in sizes 44 – 56 Cotton trousers in sizes 42 – 54 Lace up leather shoes
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Cotton jersey stretch trousers with drawstring waist in sizes XS – L
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Printed silk top with halter neck in sizes XS - L Cotton cargo trousers with applied pockets in sizes 38 - 48 High heel patent leather peep-toe with ankle ties in sizes 35 – 41
Fabric jacket with zip and contrasting details in sizes S - XXL V-neck cotton sweater with applied crest in sizes S - XXL Long-sleeve delavé denim shirt with vintage effect in sizes S - XXL
Short-sleeve cotton shirt in sizes S – XXL Cotton waistcoast with contrasting details in sizes 42 - 56 Delavé denim trousers in sizes 28 – 38 Eco-leather bag with relief stitching
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Leather trainers with patent details in sizes 39 – 45
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Gifts for her... Whether your heart rules your wallet or vice versa, Marks & Spencer puts you in the mood for romancing this Valentine’s Day with a range of special gifts – lingerie, cosmetics and pampering potions to set hearts racing. Whether it’s a beautiful mirror compact with crystal studded heart, pretty in pink soap roses, seductive fragrance or sensual bath preparations, all are ready to be given with lots of love. Visit your local store, or www.marksandspencer. com.
Florentyna Soap Roses
Brown satin gown, animal print bra and panties
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Autograph limited edition cami, shorts, grey socks and silver heart necklace
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Per Una purse collection
Earth Spa Bath & Body Wonder Oil
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The new Honda Jazz We test drive the latest models
The previous Jazz was such a successful car that creating its successor was always going to be a challenge. First impressions of the new Honda Jazz are that this is a big car inside a small body. It is a compact vehicle, but nonetheless chunky and sturdy in its looks, and at the same time stylish and sophisticated. It is sure to attract a wide range of customers of all ages – from grandparents to younger families with babies, and at a time of financial instability, the range of low emission, high economy petrol engines makes the Jazz an attractive option for the increasing number of motorists wanting to downsize. The new Jazz is stylish and spacious inside
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provide more space inside and extremely good visibility. The panoramic sunroof increases the feeling of spaciousness and light inside. The only problem with visibility is that from the driving position, it is virtually impossible to see the end of the bonnet, so parking has to be extremely intuitive. The excellent interior finish of the new Honda Jazz is reflected in those little touches, like the cockpit-style instrument panel, refrigerated glovebox, drinks holders in front of the gear lever, and extra storage spaces. Its design is contemporary with high quality materials and trim. Of particular note is the sporty design of the adjustable steering wheel and gear change lever. The six speaker audio system is of the latest generation with speed-dependent volume adjustment, and can reproduce mp3 and Winamp files. Hands free
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The new Jazz has adopted Honda’s i-VTEC variable valve timing technology, with the 90PS 1.2-litre and 100PS 1.4-litre petrol engines teamed up with a manual 5speed gearbox which deliver lively performance with truly exceptional economy. Honda’s next-generation
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Jazz has electric windows which are extremely easy to control in steps, and automatic climate control which is easy to operate, almost intuitive, automatic headlights, rain sensitive windscreen wipers and remote locking. The rear seats fold down in one action, creating an enormous cargo area and making carrying large
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6-speed i-Shift automated manual transmission is optional on the 1.4-litre engine. This is a development of the system first fitted to the Civic, with reduced gear change times, smoother shifts and more intelligent automatic mode shift logic.
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loads even easier. Their versatility is equalled by a new Double-Trunk boot feature which can be configured in four ways to accommodate different-sized loads. The total luggage space in 1.4 models (with Double Trunk) is now 399 litres – greater than some MPVs and bettering all in the B-sector. The new Jazz does not have a spare wheel, but a can of emergency puncture repair spray. A number of changes to the suspension have improved comfort while a longer wheelbase and wider front track give greater agility. Honda’s stability
assist, VSA, is now available across the range. Stopping ability is increased with larger brake front callipers, and the brake pedal has a better feel, although the brakes are a little sharp and need careful and gentle handling. Front ventilated discs and rear discs are matched with ABS, EBD and Brake Assist. The overall height of Jazz remains the same (1,525mm) but its length has increased slightly by 55mm (to 3,900mm) and it is also slightly wider, by 20mm (to 1,695mm). Getting in and out of the car is now much easier, with wider-opening rear doors which open in three steps for added convenience in tight parking spots. On the safety side, dual front and side airbags are standard on all models, as are side curtain airbags and three-point seatbelts in all five seating positions. The front passenger airbag can also be deactivated so that a rear facing child seat can be fitted to the front seat and Jazz is now equipped with seatbelt reminders for both the front and rear. The front seats are fitted with active headrests to minimise the potential for whiplash injuries.
An extensive cargo space
The new Jazz is extremely comfortable, for both the driver and passengers. The driver’s seat has an armrest and has a range of adjustments. All seats offer good lumbar support which keeps you in position while back seat passengers also have good lumbar support and plenty of leg and head room. On the road, the new Jazz is a quiet, comfortable and relaxed drive. We drove the 1.4 litre 100hp version. 22
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The driving position feels as if you are high up, relative to the road, with an excellent all round view. The steering is direct and progressive, gear changing is extremely smooth, with an indicator for economy changing. Various functions and indicators operate from the steering wheel, so nearly everything you need is within easy reach of your fingers. The Jazz has a dual tripometer which is a welcome feature and one which could come in very useful for logging distances. The headlights have an automatic on/off function and they can be adjusted vertically. The giant door mirrors add to the already good view, and retract with the push of a button. The Jazz feels sturdy, safe and stable on uneven and winding roads and is extremely manoeuvrable with a tiny 9.8 metre turning circle
The trim levels available are Elegance, Elegance Plus, Executive and Luxury. The new Jazz proves that if you are looking for a smaller and more economical car, you don’t need to compromise on equipment or comfort levels. Priced from 15,795 euros, the new Jazz represents excellent value and is now in stock at Aucasa. For more information visit them at Avda. 7 Islas Canarias, Poligono Industrial Llano del Camello (on the San Miguel side at Las Chafiras), or telephone 922 73 58 63.
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Gifts for him... St. Valentine’s Day is not just for the girls. Men need to be pampered too, and we have some ideas for gifts – some practical, some to pamper him – just to show him how much you care. All these are available from your local Marks & Spencer store, or www.marksandspencer.com.
USB man Trilby
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Belt, Collezione linen striped jacket, Autograph long sleeved t-shirt, Blue Harbour cream chinos and handkerchiefs
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main courses, including moussaka, stifado, soutsoukia, keftedes, kleftico and souvlaki, or several Greek mese concoctions enabling you to try small portions of several dishes. Fish and seafood, pizzas, lamb, pork, steak, chicken and vegetarian dishes are available, and children have their own menu. For an aperitif, try an Ouzo, and if you really want to go Greek, Retsina or Nemea wine with your meal, or choose from their extensive wine list. In true Greek style, you could follow it with a Metaxa brandy. Unobtrusive live music provides a background to this spacious restaurant where grape vines dangle from the ceilings. The chef, Cristof, also sings for his supper. When we visited, we ordered tsatsiki and taramosalata with pitta bread, and for main course the mountain dish (a lamb speciality) and soutsoukia (Greek meatballs in a spicy sauce), all accompanied by fresh vegetables and rice. We asked for baklava for dessert, but it is so popular they had run out, so we followed the chef’s advice and ordered galaktoboureko, which was an absolutely delicious alternative. Our verdict? The excellent quality and presentation of the food, views across the sea to La Gomera and that typical Greek hospitality will surely make you want to return again and again.
If you have ever holidayed in Greece or the Greek islands, then you are sure to have fond memories of their tavernas and the wonderful food they serve. The Greek Corner, opposite the beach in Playa de las AmĂŠricas, which serves an ample range of traditional Greek and international dishes is bound to revive those memories.
Greek Corner CC Palm Beach Playa de las AmĂŠricas
Take a glance at the menu, and you will see familiar starters such as Greek salad, feta cheese, tsatsiki, taramosalata, dolmades, or all of these in a typical Greek mese or feast. There are 12 traditional Greek
922 753 788 12 noon to midnight
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Bar & Restaurant of International Cuisine
Open 6pm – 11pm • C.C. El Faro, local 79, Torviscas, Tenerife
Tel: 922 713 579
• Seafood Platters • • Intimate Surroundings • • Excellent á la Carte Menu •
BBQ Specialities in Meat & Fish Paellas and a large selection of Canarian Tapas Full á la Carte Menu Sunday Carvery Fantastic Sea Views THE RUSTIC STYLE CASTLE OVERLOOKING PUERTO COLÓN CC. El Faro, 77-79 Torviscas. 922 714 007 & 922 716 465 Restaurant open 6pm to 11pm 7 days a week
The Original American Diner & Bar
The Best Cocktails in Tenerife Championship Bartenders International Menu Club Flamingo, Puerto Colón. Tel. 922 712 290
Excellent Value á la Carte Menu • British Favourites • Sunday Carvery • Thursday Night 3 Course Set Menu Phase 3, Island Village, Avenida Austria, San Eugenio Alto Tel. 922 716 306. Open 7pm - 11pm
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La Estancia A high class restaurant serving French and Mediterranean cuisine in a romantic atmosphere. Large outside terrace recreating the dream of The Thousand and One Nights.
Restaurant La Estancia Urb. Aguilas del Teide, Chayofa
WWW Every evening from 7pm www.laestancia.com
922 729 359
Harley’s American Restaurant and bar. Global menu including menu for kids. Over 100 cocktails, served by their very own flair bartenders. Food served until midnight.
Club Flamingo Puerto Colón
WWW 12am to 2am www.harleystenerife.com
922 712 290
Greek Corner The only Greek restaurant in Tenerife offers Greek and international cuisine. Relaxed atmosphere, weekly shows and live music. Located opposite the beach.
CC Palm Beach (near Verónicas) Playa da Las Américas
12pm to 12am
922 753 788
Bei Uwe German and Austrian bar, café and restaurant. High quality homemade main meals, snacks, desserts and cakes. 3-course daily special. Austrian and German specialities. Large open-air terrace with sea views. German beer.
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Avda. Marítima 23 Puerto de Santiago
Thursday to Tuesday 10am to 11pm
922 862 670
Wednesday 6pm to 11pm
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China Town To experience true Asian cuisine visit this restaurant with style and taste, dine in a special place and try one of their Din Sun specialities.
CC Las Carabelas, Loc. 1 San Eugenio Bajo
12.30pm to 3.30pm 6.30pm to midnight
922 714 615
Monday + Tuesday closed lunchtimes
Saúco Italian bar and restaurant. Pizzas, fresh homemade pasta, fresh fish and grilled meat. Homemade desserts. Spanish and Italian wines. Eat in or take away. Fresh fish daily for under 10 €.
Calle la Gaviota El Varadero
Wednesday to Monday 1pm to 5pm & 7pm to midnight
922 860 744
near Hotel Barceló Varadero
Fortaleza del Mar BBQ Specialities in Meat & Fish, Paellas and a large selection of Canarian Tapas plus their own Sunday Carvery.
CC. El Faro, 77-79 Torviscas
Restaurant 6pm to 11pm open 7 days a week
922 714 007 & 922 716 465
Star of Asia One of the best Indian restaurants on the Island! Daily freshly made early evening buffet along with a full a la carte menu. Set in a relaxed elegant atmosphere.
922 750 559
Early evening buffet All you can eat - 5pm to 8pm Delivery 922 719 278
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CC Americas Plaza opposite Mediterranean Palace Playa de Las Américas
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Mío Bar & Grill. Icelandic Restaurant and cocktail bar. High quality homemade main meals and snacks. Large open air terrace with beautiful sea views. Organic wine menu. Wheelchair friendly. Variety of vegetarian dishes.
CC Salytien, Local 37 Playa de las Américas
Open 7 days a week From 2pm till late
922 798 944
50 m before the carpark
Frontos A bodega producing its own wines with a sophisticated restaurant, in a countryside setting with wonderful views. Modern Canarian kitchen serving high class food.
Lomo Grande 3 Los Blanquitos 922 777 253
WWW Wednesday to Saturday 1pm to 4pm & 7pm to 11pm Sunday 1pm to 4pm www.tierradefrontos.com
Carlos First class modern international food. A delightful stylish restaurant in a wonderful tranquil setting offering an extensive menu and the best of service.
Av. Colón, CC Club Atlantis Puerto Colón
WWW 7pm till late closed Sunday
922 712 257
La Romántica Mediterranean cuisine in the seaside village of Callao Salvaje. Excellent kitchen, stylish service, flambéed crêpes a house speciality. Seating inside or outside on a canopied terrace. Open daily from midday.
El Ancla 21, Calle El Jable Callao Salvaje 922 741 518
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Open from midday to 11pm seven days a week
wine guide
The Frontos Winery follows the model of the French Chateau, with its own vineyards and controlled productions of wine of the highest quality. Frontos produce young wines, vintage wines and sweet malvasia wines. Their wines are made with the traditional grape varieties of Tenerife.
FRONTOS BLANCO CLasico Recognised among the best white wines of the Canary Islands, the Clasico is made with Malvasia, Albillo, Gual, Verdello and Marmajuelo grapes.
This is the only bodega in the district of Adeje, located just outside the village of Taucho. Production of the wines began in the 1950s and are made using traditional and modern methods. A part of this bodega is dedicated to the ecological cultivation of grapes.
TIERRAS DE APONTE VENDIMIA SELECCIONADA Made from 60 per cent Vijariego Tinta and 40 per cent Rubi Cabernet grapes. This wine, although not matured in the barrel, possesses hints of oak. It received 83 out of 100 points in the Guia Peñín.
There’s no charge for membership and a world of advantages for those who love good food at Prestigio & Tradición. No ordinary shop, this is a club which specialises in supplying the very best produce, imported exclusively. 70 different wines from Spain and France on offer.
CAVA MIQUEL PONS BRUT NATURE 100 percent natural Cava, ageing minimum 20 months. Powerful, fruity bouquet. Pale yellow, fine and constant bubbles. Fresh on the palate, smooth acidity. Great for appetisers and afterdinner speeches.
Frontos Lomo Grande 3, Los Blanquitos
Tierras de Aponte Calle La Capellanía No. 34, Taucho
Prestigio y Tradición Calle Los Muros 34, Las Zocas, San Miguel
922 777 253
609 248 017
902 211 220
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Fiestas of San Antonio Abad in Los Silos More than 10,000 people congregated in Los Silos on January 18th for the traditional fiestas which have been celebrated there for more than 260 years.
Farmers herded their animals through the cobbled streets
At least 600 animals took part as well as some 300 pets who accompanied their owners. 110 craftsmen and women from all over the island participated in the well attended crafts fair which included basketware, musical instruments, typical costumes, cheeses, honeys and much more. A great time was had by all.
Primped and perfect no matter what the breed Crowds lined the streets to watch the age old procession
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Prestigio y Tradición
Prestigio y Tradición recently held their first wine tasting event of this year. Gerard likes to offer tastings on a regular basis linked to special offers – for example, buy 12 bottles and get six free. Those at this well attended event were also able to take advantage of offers on other specialities such as cheeses, oils and vinegars. For information about future events at Prestigio y Tradición, call 902 211 220.
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Hotel San Blas Reserva Ambiental This unique five star hotel located between Golf del Sur and Los Abrigos opened on 28th December. Apart from offering sun, sea and a wide range of sports facilities, guests can take a guided walk along the environmental reserve of the Barranco of San Blas where actors demonstrate the way of life in times gone by. The hotel also houses an eco-finca, interpretation centre, a museum and an experience tunnel, and before you start your walk, you can watch a series of audio visual presentations which will give you a better understanding of the history of the area. A must for those searching for a holiday with a difference. For more information, visit www.aqasanblas.com.
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Container herb garden
bowl or long window box. Large plants, such as an old rosemary bush, can be planted separately in larger containers. Most people like the instant gratification of plants in the garden or in pots, particularly when it comes to herbs. You can start using them almost immediately if you start with plants, while you will have to wait a while to use herbs grown from seed. We created a bowl using rosemary, oregano, sage, coriander and chives. The more grassy herbs, like parsley, chives,
The items you will need
Herbs are a wonderful addition to almost any meal, and they are easy to grow at home, whether you have a huge garden or a small terrace. You could plant each herb in a separate terra cotta pot or plant a collection in a bowl or a long window box which could even be hung over your terrace wall. Some grow well in hanging baskets. Be sure to use containers which are food safe. Some glossy or brightly coloured pots contain lead or other materials which you don’t want in your food but plastic and most plain terra cotta pots are usually safe. Unsafe containers will usually have a warning label, so it should be easy to find something safe and decorative. Most herbs will do well in small pots or with three or four plants in one
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coriander and mint grow quickly from seed and the tender plants do not like to be transplanted. If you choose mint, do keep it separate as it tends to ‘take over’ with its roots. Choose whichever herbs that you like to use frequently.
By Theresa Willson
Most herbs like a lot of sun and well-watered soil. If you notice them wilting (basil especially will let you know when it’s unhappy), move them out of direct sunlight for at least part of the day. When you harvest the leaves, dry them by hanging upside down for a few days and then store them in an airtight container. Alternatively, if you use the leaves fresh, you will need at least double the amount quoted in the recipe.
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Say it with soap
If you’re looking for a crafty idea for a St. Valentine’s or Mother’s day gift what could be better than a 100 per cent natural hand-made soap by Alex Kirby. Alex came to Tenerife 15 years ago following the sun and stayed because she enjoyed the warmth and friendliness of the local population and she, “felt comfortable” here. She formed a steady relationship with Italian born Enrico and together they have sailed the Atlantic and travelled to the Caribbean and Venezuela, where their daughter was born, but always returned to Tenerife which they regard as their home.
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Originally, Enrico came over with a tour operator and then became involved in maritime excursions whilst Alex worked mainly in the island’s markets. Then one day she received some hand-made soaps from her brother in New York and she began to make some herself, experimenting with all the natural ingredients she could find in Masca where they live. “It started as a hobby but turned into a business,” Alex told us and Enrico added smiling, “it’s clean money”. They use pure glycerine as a base and scent and flavour the soaps with locally produced honey, goats’ milk, Canarian saffron, aloe vera extract, thyme,
Hotel Rural
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Relaxation... Peace and tranquillity...
sweet almond oil, lavender, geranium, fennel, kiwi and passion fruit and imported extracts such as elder flower, olive oil, green and red tea and ylang ylang. Tea tree oil soaps are particularly popular with pimply teens and others with skin problems. Plastic and latex moulds are used to make the various shapes they offer and the whole process takes about 24 hours for each batch. Alex is the designer, blender, head cook and bottle-washer and Enrico concentrates mainly on sales and marketing. All the pieces can be personalised to order with your own message or individual names using imported paints from Italy on palm tree bark and Alex can provide, “any shape, any scent and any colour�. You can also include a plastic or metal logo or seasonal designs and advertising in any of the pieces, Alex even makes one which has its own incorporated loofah! They are ideal for beautiful and original corporate giveaways or perfect personalised gifts for baptisms or weddings for example. They look and smell good enough to eat and in fact the odd stray Russian has been known to take a bite out of one of their soap lizards when offered one to sniff!
You can order any shape, any scent and any colour
Newly opened in a century old restored farmhouse...
1-3 bed apartments, bar/restaurant and BBQ for guests’ use Activities: hiking, golf, diving, horse-riding, etc.
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Prices start at just 4.50 euros, well within the price range of everybody and buyers are welcome at their existing sales points in Casa Riquelme y Cristina, La Piedra, La Fuente, Mirador Cruz de Hilda, Aqui me Quedo and the town square in Masca, the Albergue de Bolico in Los Portelas and Juan Adela’s florist shop and La Venta in Buenavista del Norte. This is a popular and expanding business and they are looking for more outlets in the island especially in Puerto de la Cruz and La Laguna so if you are interested in stocking their products or wish to order personalised items contact Alex on 678900786.
All the soaps are made from 100 per cent natural ingredients
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The bleeding had stopped, the flow staunched, as she’d tightened the tourniquet around her upper arm, using her teeth and left hand to pull at the strip of cloth. Upper arm. That no longer applied, as there was little more than a stump, and that like some half-cooked Sunday joint, livid with burn marks. She sat, crooked against the cold stone wall, not able to prop herself up straight with her newly acquired imbalance. Dust covered her torn dress and brown clots of blood encrusted her blouse, bought just a couple of weeks ago for Hanukkah. In the twilight, she could just make out the wide band of lace at its neck, which she had been drawn to in the shop, still elegant, and the strange pattern it left on her skin, spray stencilled a pale red-grey. Beside her, lay the bodies or more precisely the remains of her two young children, blown to pieces in the blast just a few hours ago, unrecognisable now, except to one who had known every pore and fold in their young skin. Embedded in the flesh, were shards of willow-pattern china and scraps of congealed food, what remained of the family dinner, dispersed by the
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grenade lobbed through their dining-room window. Already, two rats had wandered in from the street and were sniffing at the banquet, trying to choose which meat to take home to their young – chicken or child. And the woman tried to shout, to shuffle her body enough to startle and scare the rats out of the room, but her legs would not respond to the command, and her voice would not create sound. Picking up a mangled fork, she threw it, left-handed, at one of the rats, which scurried a few feet away, before resuming its forage. This was no time to be scared off by missiles, not with such a feast in the offing. The silence was broken by another feint moan from her husband, buried under masonry in the far corner of the room. She knew he was there, he’d been conscious for an hour or more, back from the dead, though unseen. He might have been crying out for longer, but her hearing had only begun to return since the blast, and anyway, time had stopped for her. The dining table, now no more than splintered firewood, still smouldering, masked her view. Had she the power, she would have crawled across the children’s corpses to reach him, clear his body as best she could and maybe try to talk to him. But she couldn’t move, or talk. And besides, what would she say? “Why did you go to the camp yesterday? Why did you beat those boys and shoot their father? Didn’t you know they’re human beings? Didn’t you see their misery, their desperation?” What would be the point of accounting for this. Just another retribution. An injustice for an injustice. Pain began to drive out her thoughts, seeping, insidious from her torso, up her spine to her neck, through the clouded cortex. Pain jolted her, and forced her to drag herself slowly towards the moaning. Clearing a path with her one good hand, gently placing FEBRUARY 2009
her son’s arm closer to its body, she snaked across the floor and around the table. As she approached him, her husband seemed to hear her, and his one protruding leg moved back and forth in the air like some demented flag waver. Large stones and chunks of the plaster ceiling covered his body, but already she could see a pool of his blood, and knew he wouldn’t have long. The moaning became rhythmic, almost musical, rising and falling with his breathing. Her hearing was now sharper, stimulated by the intensifying pains in her head, and she knew this sound was no longer human, but the suffering of a dying animal. She began to clear rubble from his upper body, and eventually made out
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When Fabi and Oscar decided to open Milou, their pet boutique in Callao Salvaje, they knew that it had to be much more than just a run of the mill pet shop or grooming salon. As dog owners and animal lovers the pair (Fabi is Belgian and Oscar is Argentinean) had initially thought about opening a kennel. However as that idea began to fade they looked at the idea of a boutique. They were quite sure that they didn’t want to sell pets, but did want to offer owners something new, a place that Milou Edif. Aguaviva Callao Salvaje 922 742 195 Monday 5pm to 8pm Tuesday to Saturday 9.30am to 1.30pm and 5pm to 8pm Dog grooming by appointment
would help them give their special friends a special treat, and offer a hair cutting/grooming section too. And so Milou’s was born – named after one of their own lovely dogs, and is a real treasure trove for pets. Apart from carrying top pet food brands (Iams, Eukanuba, Royal Canin, Whiskas to name a few) Milou also has one of the best quality ranges of toys on the island, delightful beds, pillows and blankets, essential scratching posts, poo collectors and feeding bowls and dispensers, and clothes and accessories that will make any pooch or purrer proud – the photo shows one very satisfied feline. Fabi has trained extensively in pet grooming and Oscar is also a qualified canine groomer. They also offer Reiki for your pets, and are often busy helping out animals who are being cared for by the voluntary charities in Tenerife. For all your pet’s needs and something extra to remind them of how special they are to you, visit Milou, in Callao Salvaje, Edificio Aquaviva (above Titanic Restaurant). To book a haircut call 922 742 195 – they speak English.
Eclipse – a family bar and so much more They may have only been here for a year and a half, but you couldn’t imagine Callao Salvaje without Rhodri and Tal Jones– the two brothers and their families who took over the Eclipse bar in 2007 and have become an integral part of the local community. As Rhodri says, Eclipse is sometimes as much a community meeting place, with local businesses holding their staff lunches, someone else giving language classes, and another in with their dog for a quick coffee (“we’re definitely dog friendly, biscuits and water on offer”), as a bar/restaurant. And their menu and prices also reflect that Eclipse is for residents as much as for tourists, with a great variety on offer, from breakfasts to sandwiches, freshly made omelettes, baguettes, to full meals – steak, chicken, burgers, and all the trimmings, with kids’ portions on request. Price wise too Eclipse can’t be beaten – special offers include burger, chips and a drink for €5, or sirloin steak, chips and a drink for €7, or a midday glass of wine,
Eclipse Calle El Jable, Agua Viva Callao Salvaje 8am to late Closed on Saturdays
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bread and olives, alioli and mojo sauce for just €2.50. Recent changes to the menu have also brought a more traditional Canarian flavour to the restaurant, reflecting their hugely international clientele and they promise you the best Barraquito on the islands. Between them the boys are fluent in English, Spanish and French. They have also integrated wholly into their new home, and are actively involved in the local football league and recently took part in the International Masters 7s tournament.
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Bellissima Hair and Beauty is run by Nicola Roberts. Her first salon in Tenerife was on the Beach Road in Los Gigantes and she later relocated to a premises beneath the Sports Centre. Additionally, Bellissima’s fully air conditioned salon in CC Teide, San Eugenio Alto has been running for more than a year. Bellissima is the only salon to offer electrolysis by Nicola, so the many clients who used to travel to Los Gigantes for electrolysis can now alternatively have their treatment in San Eugenio Alto. All services which have been available in Los Gigantes for more than 12 years are also offered in San Eugenio Alto including chiropody, podiatry, reflexology, osteopathy, acupuncture, massage, sports injury therapy, Indian head massage, manicure, hairdressing and more. Nicola’s highly professional team have all been kept up to date in modern techniques. Qualified nurse Jane Coleman is resident health advisor and provides extremely popular ante-natal classes. For more information please call 922 867 343 or 922 719 355.
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MONEY EXCHANGE & EXCURSION SHOP C/ El Jable ¡ Callao Salvaje Telephone 922 740 353 BEST RATES on money exchange! NO COMMISSION charged! Internet connections & international phone booth. Mon - Fri 8.30am - 2pm & 4.30pm - 8.30pm Sat 9am - 1pm & 4pm - 8pm • Sun 10am - 1pm
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Hidden inside the Apolo Centre Los Cristianos is Bloomers, the florist. As the name implies, this is where you can find lovely fresh blooms, and artificial ones as well. They have all the fresh flowers and greenery, not to mention the accessories you will need to create your own arrangement, plus artificial flowers, pot plants, and don’t forget those red roses for your Valentine. Flowers and plants always make a welcome gift, or why not just treat yourself? If you are not too artistic, you can have tasteful arrangements made to suit all occasions at Bloomers, and all at a reasonable price. Birthdays, St. Valentine’s Day, Mothering Sunday, Father’s Day, or to just to say that you care about that special someone. Bloomers is open Monday to Friday from 10am to 7pm, and Saturdays from 10am to 2pm. Find them at Local 40 inside the Apolo Centre. Call in the daytime on 922 796 710, and for flowers out of hours, call 608 360 119.
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Monthly Horoscopes Sign of the month
Pisces
19 February - 20 March
Ruling planet Neptune
Symbol Two fishes
Talismanic and planetary stones amethyst, aquamarine, bloodstone, jade, rock crystal, and sapphire
Element Water
Best day Friday
Lucky numbers 2&6
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Negative
Lucky colour Pale green
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February is good for reflection, research and developing your inner resources. Private matters occupy much of your time and around the 9th there could be work or health routine changes. More exercise and healthy eating will make you feel more balanced and healthy. This is the time to generate business income and build your dreams. Friends or members of a group take up much time and your social life will be lively. Romantic relationships need attention from the 9th, as your business life has encroached on your leisure activities. Your main priority will be career and professional matters although you will want to retreat from the hustle and bustle. Domestic matters will need attention around the 9th, maybe home repairs or family dramas. Focus on striking a balance between work and home life. You feel restless and know that there is more to life than everyday routine. You want to discover new territory, both intellectual and physical, but time may not allow this. Communications, education, transport or children will need your attention around the 9th. This is a strategic month when you need to stand back, observe and research your options. Tax returns could be preoccupying, but your personal life is certainly hotting up. From the 9th, the cosmos will encourage you to make some financial changes in your life. Put your own projects on the backburner this month and do what you can to improve personal relationships. Your heart is on your sleeve. A Lunar eclipse in Leo on the 9th will encourage you to find a balance between dependence and independence. You are a workaholic and are definitely ticking off items on your ‘things to do’ list. Aches and pains, and little things going wrong may give you an overwhelming need for rest and spiritual renewal. Too much work and routine, it’s time to slow down. A fun month when you should be discovering all the things that bring joy to your life. Entertaining, romance, children, and hobbies are all more appealing than ever. A friend may need your help around the 9th when responsibilities to others become clear. Home and family activities occupy much of your time. Events around the 9th will encourage you to deal with professional issues, and to review or change your career goals. On a moment’s notice, you are required to perform. Keep cool and just do your best. There will be great conversations, happy news, and much to learn, with the possibility of information overload. You have spent too much time on mundane affairs recently, so you’re due for some fun. You want to take a leap of faith, especially around the 9th. Financial matters are in focus as you build your resources and figure out how to earn more. Around the 9th, a financial drama may occur when you must settle some of your debts, monetary or otherwise. Balance your comfort and security with the needs of others. A great month for personal interests, energy, charm, even for changing an aspect of your personal style. The past may come back to haunt you around the 5th, try to compromise and negotiate. A partner or relationship matter will need attention around the 9th.
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