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Dear Reader – visitor or resident – the Spirit Team wishes you and your family an enjoyable 2nd half of 2014. Traditionally, this time of the year offers several popular events like the Int'l Open Deep Sea Fishing contest, Coast-to-Coast running. Lobos-Corralejo swim contest, FudeNaS Biking, Int'l ½ Marathon Dunas de Fuerteventura, Int'l Kite Festival, etc. So, plenty of opportunities to enjoy: for those who want to participate and let their muscles work and for those who want to see others sweat.
Another event, worth mentioning, is stargazing. With a bit of luck (in a dark area and with no clouds), you will be able to see our galaxy, the Milky Way, some planets and maybe even shooting stars.

The North of Fuerteventura was the first area on Fuerteventura to be developed for tourism in the early 60'ties. Ideal surfing conditions, splendid beaches and an existing infrastructure - although primitive at that time - were the decisive elements. The North of Fuerteventura is home to the following important villages:

Corralejo, El Cotillo, Lajares, Villaverde, La Oliva, Tindaya.

Corralejo: ancient fishing village with a modernised town centre. There is one main street with a handful of short side streets that contain the majority of Shops. Worthwhile visiting for Restaurants and Bars are the music square, Calle La Iglesia, Muelle Chico, Paseo Maritimo (all 3 in the old town), Shopping Centre La Menara and surroundings (Centre of town) and Shopping Centres El Campanario and Palmeral.

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The marine turtles visit the Canary Islands on their migration from the US coasts to Africa. Although they visit these islands all year, the peak is in the summer.

There are 8 species known of the marine turtles that are found in the subtropical and tropical seas. These species originated from about 60-10 million years ago and developed from a much more ancient ancestor, some 200 million years ago. Some 130 million years ago, they were abundant and managed to survive cataclysmic events, unlike the dinosaurs. But since then, they have not changed significantly. They have a characteristic shape due to their bone shell that covers the viscera and efficiently protects them.

The centre of Fuerteventura has economically two major areas: the capital and the recently built tourism and golf centre Castillo or Caleta de Fuste. The centre of Fuerteventura is very diverse in geography, history and economic activity. The most important villages/towns are:

Puerto del Rosario, Caleta de Fuste, Betancuria, Antigua, Ajuy.

Puerto del Rosario: evolved from an ancient mooring spot in 1426 to take in water and food for the journey to the actual capital of Fuerteventura. Puerto del Rosario is not affected by mass tourism. Once a week the Cruise ship AÏDA docks in the harbour and streets in Puerto become somewhat livelier. There are 4 main streets for shopping, a couple of museums and some nice bars and restaurants.

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2014
July 12 - August 23 / Peak: July 28, 29 -
Delta Aquarids Meteor Shower. Up to 20 meteors per hour at its peak. Meteors will radiate from the constellation Aquarius, but can appear anywhere in the sky.
July 17 - August 24 / Peak: August 12, 13 -
Perseids Meteor Shower. Up to 60 meteors per hour at its peak. The Perseids are famous for producing a large number of bright meteors. Meteors will radiate from the constellation Perseus, but can appear anywhere in the sky.
August 18 - Conjunction of Venus and Jupiter. Look to the east just before sunrise.
August 29 - Neptune at Opposition. The blue giant planet will be at its closest approach to Earth and its face will be fully illuminated by the Sun.
October 6-10 /
Peak: October 8, 9 - Draconids Meteor Shower. About 10 meteors per hour. Meteors will radiate from the constellation Draco, but can appear anywhere in the sky.
October 2 - November 7
/ Peak: October 22, 23 -
Orionids Meteor Shower. Up to 20 meteors per hour at its peak. Meteors will radiate from the constellation Orion, but can appear anywhere in the sky.
September 7 - December 10 /
Peak: November 5, 6 -
Taurids Meteor Shower. About 5-10 meteors per hour. Meteors will radiate from the constellation Taurus, but can appear anywhere in the sky.
November 6-30 /
Peak: November 17, 18 -
Leonids Meteor Shower. Up to 15 meteors per hour at its peak. Meteors will radiate from the constellation Leo, but can appear anywhere in the sky.
December 7-17 /
Peak: December 13, 14 -
Geminids Meteor Shower. The Geminids is the king of the meteor showers with up to 120 multicoloured meteors per hour at its peak. Meteors will radiate from the constellation Gemini, but can appear anywhere in the sky.
December 17-25 /
Peak: December 22, 23 -
Ursids Meteor Shower. About 5-10 meteors per hour. Meteors will radiate from the constellation Ursa Minor, but can appear anywhere in the sky.

The South of Fuerteventura was the last area to be developed as a tourist area on the island as there was a need to create an infrastructure first. Nowadays, it represents the most important tourist area of Fuerteventura with sandy beaches, optimal surfing conditions and plenty of recreational and nightlife possibilities. The most important villages are:

Costa Calma, Jandia, Morro Jable, Pajara, Gran Tarajal, Cofete.

Costa Calma: once a barren area, this place has been transformed into a little oasis with user-friendly accommodation. They recently built a new promenade along the main street that joins the 2 roundabouts. Miles of white sandy beaches invite old and young to enjoy beach-time at full. But here, at “Playa Barca”, is also a hot spot for windsurfers due to unique geographical conditions that provide stronger winds than in the surrounding areas. No wonder that the international surf centre “Rene Egli” is located here. You can walk on the beach for miles. This is beach holiday at its best.

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According to my memory, I grew up as a normal kid. However, I have been mobbed in school and couldn't get help from my parents. "Don't pay attention" or "it won't be that bad" they answered. This situation at school and the unbelief of my parents resulted in my shyness. The fear of being marked as "weird", led to my social isolation. I became a timid person. Then, after education, I have been mobbed at work to such an extent that, at occasions, I had suicidal thoughts. I wondered "Is this going to be my life?"
The moment that I really hit the bottom of my misery, at the age of 27, I met my future wife. She invited me for a drink and I remember that I was very silent, being afraid to make errors and stupid remarks. I couldn't imagine that a woman would be interested in me. My self-esteem was at such a low level. She became my first date.
Thanks to her perseverance, I slowly but steadily crawled out of the pit. She constantly mentioned to me that I had a lot to offer and that I was a loving person.