These pictures were taken in the 1st two weeks of February.  We did not take a computer with us to "get away from it all" - but in many ways I wish we had.  The scenery was so unusual (to me) and the housing so decorative and yet all painted in the two colours of blue and white.  Cesar Manrique was a contemporary of Picasso and lived on the island for much of his life.  His influence is all over the island - no buildings over 2 stories high (except for a few large hotels) and their beautiful courtyards.