1. I make sure dad enjoys the underwater world without getting his feet wet as we board the yellow submarine. Roncadores, barracudas and rays abound as we marvel at the underwater world.2. Straight from there we climb 2000 to find ourselves in a lunar - or Martian - landscape of the Teide national park, awed by the island's iconic Roques de Garcia viewpoint.3. While taking photos at one of the roadside lookouts I fail to notice a huge rock, trip over it and g...

1. I do more diving including one drift dive where I'm close to freaking out (strong current, deco) and one night dive with a million cuttlefish.2. We visit the beautiful cliffs of Los Gigantes at sunset and meet two other Polish couples with Santa hats.3. We experience the relaxed Spanish driving style which vividly reminds me of Belgium - parking is allowed anywhere and turn signals are strictly optional.

1. I do my first diving, discover amazing stingray dive sites, where it is the rays that pet the humans rather than the other way round - and dad goes for a walk to the beach by himself.2. We eat a romantic sunset dinner at Los Abrigos. Prices are steep but the view is unparalleled.

1. I catch the flight to Tenerife and a beautiful sunrise just before landing.2. I get my car which contrary to prior arrangements is not a VW but a Peugeot, does not have a USB port or even w central lock but it still does not phase me.3. I roam around the charming Laguna and eat my first churros con chocolate this year.4. I pass through the island'a capital - Santa Cruz - discover the impressive auditorium and pick up my dad from the airport.5. We check in ...

1. I quite exceptionally arrive at the airport on time (I plan for bus and take a cab instead) and have a few moments to relax before the flight while musing on the generosity of Iberia Express, who turned a blind eye to my over 4kg excess baggage.2. I land in Madrid, spread out my mattress and go to sleep.