Yesterday was my birthday, thank you very much for all the congratulations. It was a
very fine day for me.I awoke this morning to a phone call from my mother and my sister,
followed by a call by my father and the rest of my family.
Later when I was busy doing my schoolwork the first gifts arrived, given by the Dutch
people I have had dinner with. Then I received a fancy cake from the people of Marina
Rubicon themselves.
The day before yesterday I went for a walking-tour of the
volcanoes. That also was very nice, and afterwards we had
dinner where I tried Calamari. Actually I didn’t like the taste
too much. But I tried it.
Still with one of my Dutch friends I
went snorkelling today.It was
incredibly beautiful. I saw different
species of fisheswith all kinds of colors. And those underwater
rocks are admirable too (even though I actually don’t like
them that much, because you have to beware of them with
your boat).
After that we went to eat something. When I returned to my
boat in the evening I found another gift for me. Given by
someone from the island I have had a chat with earlier.
I also received greetings cards and things from some other
people. In short: It was a great 15th birthday.
Today I will head for Gran Canary, leaving Lanzarote, Marina Rubicon and all the beauty
here behind me. On towards new things and meeting new people.

Laura