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Beware of suitcase-dwelling mogs!
Date: 12/04/2006
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This old man harvests the cochineal larvae from the cacti to make red dye.
Date: 12/05/2006
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Working windmill at Manrique's Cactus Garden.
Date: 12/05/2006
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Looking out over the centre of the Cactus Garden.
Date: 12/05/2006
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Rotund cacti. Shame they aren't in bloom!
Date: 12/05/2006
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John in front of a large cactus.
Date: 12/05/2006
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Weird, contorted cactus.
Date: 12/05/2006
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If you think this is rude, you're looking too closely!
Date: 12/05/2006
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Behold my spiny shaft.
Date: 12/05/2006
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Centre of the Cactus Garden.
Date: 12/05/2006
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Cactus in the sun.
Date: 12/05/2006
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Cactus partially in bloom.
Date: 12/05/2006
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Another cactus partially in bloom.
Date: 12/05/2006
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Stereotypical cactus.
Date: 12/05/2006
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Walking up to the windmill.
Date: 12/05/2006
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Looking out over the Cactus Garden to the conchineal farms beyond.
Date: 12/05/2006
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The innards of a working windmill.
Date: 12/05/2006
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A lovely canopy hides a spikey body.
Date: 12/05/2006
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Fuzzy cacti.
Date: 12/05/2006
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Manrique's huge metal cactus outside the Garden.
Date: 12/05/2006
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Angry seas at El Golfo.
Date: 12/05/2006
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El Golfo proper with the algae lake.
Date: 12/05/2006
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Tasting 'mojo' for the first time. Addiction follows.
Date: 12/05/2006
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Sunset from the roof terrace on La Boheme.
Date: 12/05/2006
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Looking northeast towards Femes at sunset.
Date: 12/05/2006
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Gin and tonics on the roof at sunset, after a nice swim!
Date: 12/05/2006
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Inside the Cuevas de los Verdes.
Date: 12/06/2006
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More Cuevas de los Verdes. Batteries were dying, hence no flash.
Date: 12/06/2006
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Huge hole in the lava flow... watch your step!
Date: 12/06/2006
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Ominous weather at the entrance to the caves.
Date: 12/06/2006
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Subterranean lake at Jameos del Agua containing unique blind crabs.
Date: 12/06/2006
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On the tour of the malpais at Timanfaya.
Date: 12/07/2006
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The road ahead in Timanfaya.
Date: 12/07/2006
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Volcanic cone (one of many) at Timanfaya.
Date: 12/07/2006
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More volcanoes and a very scary road, Timanfaya.
Date: 12/07/2006
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The "Mountains of Fire."
Date: 12/07/2006
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Islote de Hilario, with Manrique's Restaurante el Diablo atop it.
Date: 12/07/2006
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Another volcano at Timanfaya.
Date: 12/07/2006
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Typical Lanzaroteño door at Yaiza.
Date: 12/09/2006
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Municipal offices in the traditonal style in Yaiza.
Date: 12/09/2006
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Scale model of Yaiza being built in the town centre. Many towns on the island seem to be doing this.
Date: 12/09/2006
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Children's playground in Yaiza.
Date: 12/09/2006
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Sculpture in the picturesque main square of Yaiza.
Date: 12/09/2006
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More municipal offices in Yaiza.
Date: 12/09/2006
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One side of the square in Yaiza.
Date: 12/09/2006
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Village church at Yaiza.
Date: 12/09/2006
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Entrance to the church at Yaiza.
Date: 12/09/2006
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Interesting place for graffiti!
Date: 12/09/2006
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Very seasonal! A poinsettia in Yaiza.
Date: 12/09/2006
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House on the hill in La Degollada.
Date: 12/09/2006
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House in La Degollada.
Date: 12/09/2006
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Neverending road in La Geria, the winegrowing area.
Date: 12/09/2006
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Church (and John taking a photo of the square) in Tinajo.
Date: 12/09/2006
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Traditional house in Tinajo, just off the main square.
Date: 12/09/2006
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Children's playground in Tinajo.
Date: 12/09/2006
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Beautiful rustic door in Tinajo.
Date: 12/09/2006
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Model village under construction in Tinajo.
Date: 12/09/2006
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Hibiscus close-up, Tinajo.
Date: 12/09/2006
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Manrique sculpture in Tinajo, on the road to La Santa.
Date: 12/09/2006
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A very angry Atlantic on the north-west coast (La Santa).
Date: 12/09/2006
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Crazy tourist braves the huge rocks.
Date: 12/09/2006
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Isla Graciosa as seen from La Santa.
Date: 12/09/2006
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Strangely Saudi-like road near La Santa.
Date: 12/09/2006
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Another Manrique-designed roundabout near San Bartolome.
Date: 12/09/2006
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A view through sunglasses, San Bartolome.
Date: 12/09/2006
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Breaks in the cloud over Playa Planca, seen from Femes.
Date: 12/09/2006
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Viewing platform Femes.
Date: 12/09/2006
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Village square, Femés.
Date: 12/09/2006
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Lanzaroteño building, Femés.
Date: 12/09/2006
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Salt flats and factory, Janubio.
Date: 12/09/2006
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Salinas del Janubio.
Date: 12/09/2006
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Evening view of our villa.
Date: 12/06/2006
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Vicki vs the Pool Cover.
Date: 12/06/2006
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The entrance to the Montañas del Fuego.
Date: 12/07/2006
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Waiting in line to drive to Restaurante el Diablo.
Date: 12/07/2006
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Scrub brush is set alight by the volcanic heat at Islote de Hilario.
Date: 12/07/2006
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Water poured into boreholes is instantly turned to steam.
Date: 12/07/2006
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The guide pours a little bit in initially.
Date: 12/07/2006
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The aftermath of Volcano vs Water.
Date: 12/07/2006
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Grilling fish over the volcanic heat.
Date: 12/07/2006
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Close-up of the volcanic BBQ.
Date: 12/07/2006
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The heat is over 600º just a few metres below the surface.
Date: 12/07/2006
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Volcanic crater at Timanfaya.
Date: 12/07/2006
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Even bigger volcanic crater!
Date: 12/07/2006
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