Last night was a fantastic atmosphere as the final of euro 2008 came to an end with Spain beating Germany 1-0. There were fireworks exploding all over Puerto Rico and Arguineguin, car horns were beeping and people gathered in Arguineguin to watch the match in the Plaza on a big screen.

Not a big football fan myself, but the atmosphere was electric and filled with excitement so it was easy to join in with all the fun. In Spain it is normal to gather round the nearest fountain for...

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Get yourself into holiday mood or beat the holiday blues by inviting some friends round and making some cocktails.

There are plenty of different recipes out there just do a google search for how to make cocktails. I prefer to make my own and just have fun.

Grab some vodka slosh it in a glass with ice, then add some orange juice, lemon juice/peach juice and add some grenadine for colour.

Have fun

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I was in the big Supermarket Alcampo in Telde at the weekend and I was suprised to spot Tresseme hair products.

I remember buying them in the UK at one time, they are salon sized shampoos conditioners and most importantly heat protector sprays.

They were about 6euros each but well worth it as they are massive bottles and well worth the money.

Im hoping they are still in stock when I go again, as I only bought the heat spray which is amazing for when your...

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This is the first of many blog entries in my sunshine blog. I will be writing about all sorts of different things but mainly about life on Gran Canaria, tips for locals and any interesting places I know of, oh and can't forget the weather.

-cuteek-

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