I’ve not been to the moon before, but the landscape here in Lanzarote is how I’d imagine it to look like. We landed in the capital “Arrecife “at about 7pm, but by the time we’d got on the road it was closer to 8pm. I haven’t driven for a while and the unfamiliar roads with no streetlights had left me feeling a little daunted, but on the plus side, as there’s little light pollution, you get a amazing views of the night sky…according to my co-pilot! Fortunately for me, it was only about a 25 minute drive west to La Vegueta, where we’re staying, it’s also right on the outskirts of the Timanfaya national parc, which is home to the most incredible volcanic landscape. The villa’s brand new and is well equipped, with everything we need. Rachel hasn’t been very well this week, so we’ve had a quiet week, but have had a little look around. Lanzarote is the most northerly of the Canary Islands, but because of it’s close proximity to the Sahara, it’s also the sunniest. The islands unwanted reputation, of the 70’s/80’s was rescued by the wonderful local artist, sculpture and architect Cesar Manrique who with clear direction and government support restored it back to what it is today. All of the buildings are of a certain style and painted white and often with green frames and doors, the surrounding areas too are well presented. Our local beach Caleta de Famara is a surf beach with 2km of beach and surrounding dunes to walk through. We took a walk around part of Timanfaya, which unsurprisingly is a protected UNESCO site. These volcanic eruptions between 1730-1736 helped shape the islands and it’s stunning landscape. We had lunch at the marina in Playa Blanca, which was delicious. It’s a very pretty island!
La Caldera de los Cuervos
Dream Chasers 