HAIRBRAIN GOES CULTURAL
LOS JAMEOS DEL AGUA
 Seriously
but I must admit it just happened as we were visiting
Lanzorate to meet up with Andy’s Uncle Michael and Aunty
Lyn who were docking into Arrecife on a cruise ship.
A cruise ship did I say, it was huge and standing next
to it you panic a bit and wonder how the bloody hell
does it float especially with all those humans eating
six meals a day!!
 It
was great to see them, we all then piled into my jeep
which I must add is not the easiest of vehicles to climb
in, as any who has visited us will tell you as Andy
usually has to give a little shove in the rear posture
to help.
We drive to the North of Lanzarote in a place called “El
Malpais de la Corona” in which there are volcanic
galleries and caverns with exceptional characteristics.
The main nucleus
of this system, situated in the village of Haria is
formed by spectacular subterranean volcanic tube,
created by the solidification of the lava expelled from
the “Volcano De La Corona” in a process that probably
started three thousand years ago. In this place, born
from the violent acts of nature, it was decided to
prepare these most interesting places of its art and
culture under the supervision of the genial artist Cesar
Manrique.
The word” Jameo” probably comes from the antique old
language and it refers to a cavity produced when the
roof of a volcanic cave collapses. The “Jameos” were
formed in several areas of this part of Lanzorate when
the tops of the volcano caverns fell in, in a natural
process, which gave the place its present appearance.
When you visit this place and you descend to it’s inner
part by sinuous stairs made of stone, as you enter you
are overwhelmed by this amazing atmosphere, a feeling of
calmness and serenity which made you feel part of the
place. The vegetation and music fit this natural scenery
as well as being enhanced by the relaxed atmosphere in
the restaurant and bars.
 The
spectacular”Tunel de la Atlantida” begins. The
underwater tunnel runs along the inner part of the
Atlantic Ocean and in which many submarine explorers
have discovered different forms of marine life.
As we continued we encounter the subterranean lake which
is salty but so clear and which offers us the
opportunity of seeing a spectacular and extensive range
of colours when the sunlight goes through the orifice
opened in the roofs cavern, caused by the explosion of
gases in there process of formation.
 I
will admit I found it quite awesome walking along side
the underground lake as the water was crystal clear and
looked drinkable. I felt I was drawn in so Andy had to
take my arm; it was like the feeling of being to high or
a long way away, just amazing. Also as you walk
alongside the lake on a path made of very uneven rock
you could see the tiny blind white crabs whose natural
habitat belongs to a much deeper sea.
On our way and Mike and Lyn are really awed at this
amazing place we hardly spoke, that being quite a feat
for me but my little finger was snapping the pictures.
 A
real must to visit and I must take the Brother when he
comes again and maybe they might have a concert there as
in the other side of the “Jameos” beyond the swimming
pool (Andy did not build) there is an auditorium which
is also a volcanic cave where 600 people can enjoy its
natural acoustics attending ballets and plays.
 After
we left this incredible place we the found on our
travels “Mirador De La Rio”
Now this was like a feeling of being in outer space
looking down on the world, just the outline of land and
the sea giving the impression of a blue pencil line
being drawn.
 Then
the most amazing rainbow appeared in the sky joining the
island of Graciosa to Lanzarote and all the tourists in
all their languages were exclaiming their delight at
such a freak of nature.
 Being
in the right place at the right time especially for
Michael and Lyn, something to remember on their trip to
visit us from the U.K.
 Now
back into the Jeep and take our visitors back to their
luxury cruise and us back to Playa Blanca to catch the
Ferry to Fuerteventura and Home!.
Lovely Day and Thank you Michael and Lyn for coming to
see us.
WHAT ELSE AM I DOING??
We were suppose to go to Sue and Trevors for Sunday
lunch and have a Jacuzzi and maybe a little Karaoke but
alas it RAINED AND RAINED AND RAINED and did not stop
for two days and being lunch here is always outside they
cancelled so beans on toast while watching T.V. and
listening to the rain, even Toby had to be carried out
to do his business.
Remember he only sees rain a few times a year so feet
wet NO, so he digs his heels in literally. Oh well sun
again by Tuesday.
 However
I did manage to get Jean in the spa at least once on her
holiday. Ha Ha Jean, you dared me to show you around the
world! Will you invite me to dinner again? WHAT DO YOU
THINK BEN &ABBIXX
Regards to all
Hairbrain
xxxxxxx
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