It' been a while since I posted the last episode from this series. I was hoping to finish it in one continuous sequence with one post per week but somehow summer holidays came in between. But now I'm back and here it is: the next part of my Fuerte photo diary. If you like to catch up you'll find the previous reports here: Day 1Day 2Day 3Day 4 and Day 5

If you like to catch up with my Fuerte photo diary, check out the previous reports here: Day 1Day 2Day 3 and Day 4At day 5 of my stay on Fuerteventura I set out on another tour across the mountain range which separates the northern part from the southern part of the island. It was another full dose of what makes Fuerte so special to me. A beautiful landscape that lets your mind easily time travel into pre-historic times, when earth was still young with no witnesses to its untouched beauty.

Check out the previous reports of my Fuerteventura photo diary here (Day 1)here (Day 2) and here (Day 3)The destination for my next island tour was Betancuria, in my view the most beautiful village on Fuerteventura. It is located in a hilly area pretty much at the center of the island. Founded in the late 15th century it served as capital for the Canary Islands but later for Fuerteventura only. In 1834 it had to make way for the new island capital of Antigua. Today the church Santa Maria de Betancuria is one of the cities' main attractions and a lot of cafes, shops and restaurants have been opened to accommodate the many tourists who stroll through the picturesque alleys.

Check out the previous reports of my Fuerteventura photo diary here (Day 1) and here (Day 2)After acclimating to my new surroundings, I was ready for my first island excursion on day 3 of my stay.And so I went having a look at La Oliva, the former administrative center of Fuerteventura.

One of the great advantages of running is that you can do it practically anywhere. No matter the terrain, no matter the weather, you just need a pair of running shoes and you're ready to go. And for me, running is also the ideal activity to explore a new area, especially on vacation. Two or three runs and I already know where the beach is beautiful, where there is a good view, but also where the next gas station or supermarket can be found. And so I set off on day 2 of my stay on Fuerteventura for a run, with the goal of approaching the local mountains of Corralejo

During Pentecoast I had the opportunity to travel for ten days to one of my favorite places on our planet: Fuerteventura, the island of wind, sun and rocks! Many who visit Fuerteventura for the first time are sobered by how harsh and barren the landscape is, but for me there is no better place to switch off, relax and (re)sharpen my senses for what is essential and what is noise.