White Vallehermoso

While other towns on La Gomera are having white nights with their 'Noche en Blanco' Christmas shopping promotions, the northwestern town of Vallehermoso is making a day of it with their Dia en Blanco. The programme looks interesting with the local samba drummers starting the day at 12 noon followed by jazz and swing with the 'Dixieland Indiana' band plus many more activities for young and old, including a tapas-tasting trail, exhibitions, workshops and various live music acts until late at night. Vallehermoso is a lovely traditional market town with many small shops as well as inviting bars and restaurants, and well worth a visit.

Great fun with Barraquito Brothers

 Last night's 'Noche en Blanco' held a special musical treat on a street corner opposite the 'Bistro' in the Vueltas area of Valle Gran Rey which drew a large crowd. The 'Barraquito Brothers' from La Laguna in Tenerife played a very diverse set which ranged from jazz to pop to folk and much more, all delivered in a humorous and very entertaining way. At one stage they had the whole street street singing along. The above video doesn't do them any justice at all, but it gives a short impression of their talent.