Columbus sailed to the New World in a ship of this size! I cannot imagine it!
(The ship is an actual size replica of the Santa Maria, the largest of Colombus’ three ships.)
This volcanic island, La Palma, is part of the Spanish-held Canary Islands archipelago and is known as one of the steepest islands on earth. The port town of Santa Cruz is built along an old lava path.
The exceptional quality of the night sky here is further protected by a specific “Sky Law”, designed to minimize light pollution.
Ravines and mountains create spectacular scenery on this fertile green island.
Roads with tunnels have only been built in the past 15-25 years!
The village of San Andres is known as the prettiest in all La Palma.
The Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Snows – there’s a story there!
Up in the clouds, a stop at Caldera de Taburiente National Park
Later, a chance to walk the rim of the San Antonio crater, with a view of the Tenguia volcano.
Final stop – scientists and cratsmen have discovered how to replicate the pottery of the island’s ancient inhabitants -the gardens around this potter’s home are beautiful!
The master potter (on his cell phone)
This featured blog entry was written by Swenigale from the blog SERENITY 10 (2019).
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