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« on: December 29, 2011, 16:30:09 PM » |
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Years ago I visited Lanzarote and ever since the island has had a special place in my mind. I'm considering moving there now and I just want to ask you island dwellers what you think about this very unique phenomenon?
Kind regards, Chris
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✈ Elle ☀
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« Reply #1 on: December 29, 2011, 18:58:22 PM » |
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Hi Chris - and welcome. Which phenomenon do you mean, love? There are more than one here  Elle x |
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Bob Cunningham
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« Reply #2 on: December 29, 2011, 19:13:18 PM » |
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Welcome to the forum Chris.
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ChrisM
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« Reply #3 on: December 29, 2011, 19:24:48 PM » |
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Hi Chris - and welcome. Which phenomenon do you mean, love? There are more than one here Elle x Hi Elle, I do see your point, but I was thinking of the volcanic, black earth in this particular instance :-) Kind regards, Chris |
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« Reply #4 on: December 29, 2011, 19:26:26 PM » |
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I love the eeriness, yet calm, when you're driving or walking around the remoter parts - nothing else like it on earth.
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« Reply #5 on: December 29, 2011, 19:26:40 PM » |
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Welcome to the forum Chris.
Thanks Bob  Kind regards, Chris |
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« Reply #6 on: December 29, 2011, 19:37:23 PM » |
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I love the eeriness, yet calm, when you're driving or walking around the remoter parts - nothing else like it on earth.
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« Reply #7 on: December 29, 2011, 19:44:53 PM » |
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I love the eeriness, yet calm, when you're driving or walking around the remoter parts - nothing else like it on earth.
Ditto. Yes, I remember that. Like being on the Moon (not that I have been there, but I'm blessed with an imagination of sorts...). What about having all that in your garden? Must be quite a change? Chris |
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« Reply #8 on: December 29, 2011, 20:00:56 PM » |
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The mountains, earth and soil in Lanzarote are almost all a light reddish-brown, as can be seen in Google Earth. However, most cultivated fields are covered with black lava pebbles called picon, which retains moisture and keeps weeds down, much like bark chippings in UK. The soil in my garden would look like that in much of Devon if not for the layer of picon spread over it. So, in answer to your question, I equate black fields and gardens with cultivation and fertility. There are, of course areas covered in Black lava flows, such as Timanfaya.
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« Reply #9 on: December 29, 2011, 20:25:30 PM » |
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The mountains, earth and soil in Lanzarote are almost all a light reddish-brown, as can be seen in Google Earth. However, most cultivated fields are covered with black lava pebbles called picon, which retains moisture and keeps weeds down, much like bark chippings in UK. The soil in my garden would look like that in much of Devon if not for the layer of picon spread over it. So, in answer to your question, I equate black fields and gardens with cultivation and fertility. There are, of course areas covered in Black lava flows, such as Timanfaya.
I didn't know that John. That's interesting. It's certainly a major feature why Lanzarote is so very unique. I've seen some gardens in Lanzarote that sort of emulate a typical "green" garden, but that somehow seems a bit wrong... Any thoughts? Kind regards, Chris |
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« Reply #10 on: December 29, 2011, 20:26:36 PM » |
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Hi Chris,
I think Lanzarote divides people equally as it is very barren to even the other canary islands never mind the UK/ireland. As I live here I find it breathtaking especially the sun rises (although don't see many of those!) and sunsets! Like anything though after a while you take it for granted and get used to it.
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« Reply #11 on: December 29, 2011, 20:29:26 PM » |
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The mountains, earth and soil in Lanzarote are almost all a light reddish-brown, as can be seen in Google Earth. However, most cultivated fields are covered with black lava pebbles called picon, which retains moisture and keeps weeds down, much like bark chippings in UK. The soil in my garden would look like that in much of Devon if not for the layer of picon spread over it. So, in answer to your question, I equate black fields and gardens with cultivation and fertility. There are, of course areas covered in Black lava flows, such as Timanfaya.
I didn't know that John. That's interesting. It's certainly a major feature why Lanzarote is so very unique. I've seen some gardens in Lanzarote that sort of emulate a typical "green" garden, but that somehow seems a bit wrong... Any thoughts? Kind regards, Chris Green gardens on lanzarote are difficult to maintain in all but 3/4 months of the year due to the lack of rainfall and high temperatures. You also need to factor in that water is a scarce commodity here. |
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« Reply #12 on: December 29, 2011, 20:39:53 PM » |
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The mountains, earth and soil in Lanzarote are almost all a light reddish-brown, as can be seen in Google Earth. However, most cultivated fields are covered with black lava pebbles called picon, which retains moisture and keeps weeds down, much like bark chippings in UK. The soil in my garden would look like that in much of Devon if not for the layer of picon spread over it. So, in answer to your question, I equate black fields and gardens with cultivation and fertility. There are, of course areas covered in Black lava flows, such as Timanfaya.
I didn't know that John. That's interesting. It's certainly a major feature why Lanzarote is so very unique. I've seen some gardens in Lanzarote that sort of emulate a typical "green" garden, but that somehow seems a bit wrong... Any thoughts? Kind regards, Chris Green gardens on lanzarote are difficult to maintain in all but 3/4 months of the year due to the lack of rainfall and high temperatures. You also need to factor in that water is a scarce commodity here. Yes, I appreciate that - but water or no water - Lanzarote is somehow not meant to be green and lush. Except on a golf course of course. Chris |
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« Reply #13 on: December 29, 2011, 21:43:17 PM » |
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Hi Chris - and welcome. Which phenomenon do you mean, love? There are more than one here Elle x Hi Elle, I do see your point, but I was thinking of the volcanic, black earth in this particular instance :-) Kind regards, Chris Ah yes... stunning blacks of La Geria and the reds and browns of Timanfaya... with splashes of white homes dotted amongst. And how it comes alive early in the year after a bit of rain. The haze of of heat in summer. The twinkles of Corralejo across the water. I never tire of it. x x x |
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« Reply #14 on: December 30, 2011, 08:33:47 AM » |
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Hi Chris - and welcome. Which phenomenon do you mean, love? There are more than one here Elle x Hi Elle, I do see your point, but I was thinking of the volcanic, black earth in this particular instance :-) Kind regards, Chris Ah yes... stunning blacks of La Geria and the reds and browns of Timanfaya... with splashes of white homes dotted amongst. And how it comes alive early in the year after a bit of rain. The haze of of heat in summer. The twinkles of Corralejo across the water. I never tire of it. x x x That's very poetic of you, Elle I liked that very much. Chris |
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