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Today is our last (less than) day on this island. We've experienced a lot here - from the landscape on Mars. The dunes of Arrakis, the wide expanses of the sea to the different cultures, the sun, the wind and most importantly time with friends. We even experienced something that doesn't happen much in Fuerteventura - rain (only at night and lightly, but still).

And how does the rest of the expedition see it?

Luky: Who would have thought that on an island that already has big wind in its name, it would be really windy?

Cuba: Bang every night and exercise or run every morning, in short, a holiday as it should be!

Karlos: Luxury beaches, great program with Jeep adventures, cool crew and priceless girls (in the kitchen, in the car, on the beach, in the café, behind the camera...)

Kate: An island full of extremes, it was an incredible ride full of experiences - beaches a hundred times different, arid places, sand dunes, popcorn instead of sand and oases of greenery (such an 18-hole golf course will really surprise you here).

And: Fuertě jsme dopřáli velmi kvalitní českou hudební kulturu, zejména v La Olivě opět srdečné (a nadšené) publikum, pánové pěvecky ve skvělé formě, současně lidsky bezproblémová sestava se vzájemným porozuměním a velkým apetitem (je radost jim vařit! :)), díky!

Rado: Ubiquitous sunshine, luxurious culinary experiences by chef Theo Dos or the proven duo Andy-Kate, with whom you will never get lost anywhere. Plus sandy beaches and dunes bigger than the Sahara, clear seas and music at every turn. For me, it's perfect, I would fly again. Thanks for the opportunity!

Dave: Sun, heat, wind, water, friends and cars - what more could you ask for. A beautiful rest, a very strange but interesting landscape, lots of experiences and adventures behind us. I really enjoyed it, but it wouldn't have been the same without the people around. Thanks a lot and I would fly again! (Just to another island, there's nowhere else to go).

John: It was great to go out with a great bunch of people. It was even better to see the island of Fuerteventura with them - sometimes Mars, sometimes Africa, sometimes Popcorn Beach, Black Beach, sand dunes or beautiful waves for surfing.

Maty: The island, which initially seemed like a lifeless wasteland, offered a surprisingly large variety of birds and mammals that I will certainly not forget when I saw them in person. In the rocky mountains, ravens and eagles flew, while by the sea there were more seagulls. We were also accompanied all the way by what looked like rock squirrels and there was also the traditional frying of pancakes for the Sextet. All in all a great trip full of experiences and new knowledge.

Today's day started with a walk around the city again, which ended today in the shopping centre. On the way back to our accommodation we couldn't miss the opportunity to sing wherever we could - in church, in the square or in front of the barbershop. A delicious lunch of pasta, tuna, corn and vegetable salad was waiting for us at our accommodation. And then there was only one thing to do - to head to the westernmost part of the island to the town of El Cotillo.

About halfway there is the town of Lajares, where a mill stands almost intact. Even though there was a wall around it, it didn't stop us from finding a fallen iron chain, crossing it and then taking a picture at the mill. But back to El Cottilo. There we were greeted by strong winds and views of the sea, which was dotted with tiny black dots - surfers. Unfortunately, we didn't manage to catch any of them in action, but we still took something away from El Cotillo - memories (not just of the strong wind), a few photos, and even a T-shirt and hat for Cuba.

On the way back we still had a stop in Corralejo. From here we all take home souvenirs. And then off to our accommodation (on the way some of us stopped by the sea, where it was very windy), where Maty prepared delicious pancakes for us.

Tomorrow we are leaving this wonderful island. I believe that we will take away not only souvenirs, but mainly beautiful memories with friends, which nothing can replace.

Today we had to travel to the promised Morro Jable, a town in the south of Fuerteventura, where there is a large concentration of tourists. So it's not surprising that after an hour's drive (albeit with breaks at a pier with a sea lion display and at the Aloe Vera farm, where we were served by a Hungarian-born lady who spoke eight languages, including fluent Czech), we couldn't find a place to park. In the end, all went well, we parked and headed for lunch by the coast.

After that, we had to go to the beach where the boys set up goals (from shoes) and played barefoot football. And then we cooled off in the pleasant water of the Atlantic Ocean. We had a nice afternoon and started our return trip. We had dinner at our accommodation, soon we will go to play Bang! and then we will have a rewarding sleep. We are already looking forward to what tomorrow brings.

In the morning we went to explore the beauty of Puerte del Rosario. For the first time we visited the local square with the church and also the town beach, where the brave even took a dip. Returning to our accommodation, we were greeted by the smell of chicken, mashed potatoes and salad, which Mrs Dos and Mrs Redl prepared for us for lunch. After our siesta, we were off to the town of Corralejo to La Playa de Las Palomitas (Popcorn Beach in English), where the pebbles resemble popcorn. In front of these pebbles, closer to the sea, there is hardened lava that creates small lakes where small fish, crustaceans or mollusks live.

Singing accompanies our entire day, whether walking through town, waiting for latecomers, or driving in the car. So don't worry, the mood here is very good.

Tomorrow we will travel to the town of Morro Jable. We are already looking forward to what this trip will bring us.

This morning we were greeted by sunshine again, so those interested went for a walk around the city. Then we returned to the apartment, rested for a while and drove to the town of Betancuria. We made a few stops along the way. The first was at a former windmill where we just admired the surroundings and some of us had coffee. The next stop was the first mirador (basically a viewpoint from the hill overlooking the area) where we enjoyed the views over the local countryside. And then we made it to Betancuria. Here we were treated to chanting in front of the local church, taking in the over 600 year old architecture, and lunch at a local restaurant.

Our next steps led to Pájara. On the way, however, we couldn't miss the second mirador, on which we tried the drone (or as the Dosa say, the "little flight") for the first time. And then nothing was in the way of our journey down the serpentine path to the sea, to Pájara. There is Caleta Negra - a beach with black sand. Here we enjoyed spectacular views of the very rough sea and the erosion caused by the water - rocks, rounded edges of stones, and so on. Some of us had something to drink here (coffee, for example) and then it was just a trip home. After dinner we played the promised Bang!. We are already looking forward to what tomorrow will bring.

We started today slowly. Around nine o'clock, the interested people went for a walk through the city, where they explored the local beauty. And at 9:30 we set out to explore the beauty of the island. And we found out that it's not only the landscape on Mars, but also sand dunes and beaches that are washed by a very undulating and foaming (almost rough) sea. It was not only here that it was confirmed why Fuerteventura got this name - it really blows everywhere.

After taking lots of pictures on the dunes, we had lunch in a nearby town, bought some souvenirs and headed back to our accommodation. Here, after a short rest, we were ready to sing and prepare for the concert. And at 19:00 local time (20:00 Czech time) it started in the church in La Oliva.

První měl vystoupení sbor Coro IES Puerto del Rosario (sbor ze střední školy v Puerto del Rosario), a poté jsme již následovali my. Část vystoupení jejich sboru a celý náš koncert si můžete poslechnout zde na Instagramu: https://www.instagram.com/sextetplusofficial/reel/DGd9yZTIF4P/ nebo zde na YouTube: https://youtu.be/Bey89mtBpgw

During the concert there was a very friendly atmosphere and at the end we sang the song Shalom Chaverim together. We hope that the concert was enjoyed not only by the Spanish audience but also by all those who watched it online. After the concert we chatted with them so much that we almost forgot about the time and who knows how long we would have been there if Mrs. Dos hadn't called to leave. Then it was just a drive back and a light dinner. We are already looking forward to what tomorrow holds.

Již pár minut po šesté ranní jsme se vydali z Nového Jičína směr Vídeň. Po třech velmi krátkých hodinách nás uvítalo Vídeňské letiště. Odtud nás čekala dlouhá pětihodinová cesta letadlem na španělské souostroví Kanárských ostrovů – přesněji na ostrov Fuerteventura. Z místního letiště jsme se vydali na ubytování, kde nás ale čekalo nemilé překvapení. Místní obchody měli totiž kvůli tomu, že je neděle zavřeno. A proto jsme se vydali do města Caleta de Fuste, kde měli nejbližší otevřený obchod. Zde jsme nakoupili potřebné potraviny na večeři, a také životodárnou vodu. Cestou tam jsme měli možnost si prohlédnout místní krajinu, která nám zatím připomíná krajinu na Marsu (kdyby na Marsu rostly trsy trav). Ale i přes to, že vypadá nehostinně, uchvacuje nás svou nezvyklostí a působí monumentálně.

Již se těšíme, až zítra tuto krajinu prozkoumáme, a že se snad dostaneme i k moři, ve kterém se snad i vykoupeme. Také nás čeká koncert v místním městě Oliva, který bude ve vašem (českém) čase vysílán ve 20:00 nejspíše na Instagramu. Tak se na nás určitě nalaďte!