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We finally arrived three days late in Lanzarote to a tumultuous welcome. We could not believe the support from a group of people that we had only known for a few weeks. The horns were blowing and the champagne was flowing freely. This was the moment we realised how privileged we were to be taking part in the rally, and how lucky we are to be with this year's participants.
The marina at Puerto Calero is very comfortable and surrounded by boutiques, bars and restaurants. It is rather isolated and we have taken advantage of a very good hire car deal. Our time has been mainly spent getting the sheared alternator bolt out for replacement, and some other routine but lengthy maintenance jobs. But in addition we have been able to see the island. Our initial impression on arrival was of a rather bleak island especially as the lava covers such enormous areas
The main crater of the 1730 volcano. The volcano erupted from a large fissure over several years and completely decimated about a tenth of the island.
There are some stunning views from the northern heights
Only 1 metre under the surface of the Timanfaya National Park there is enough heat to light wood
Layers of lava
And we have been very impressed by the artistic influence of Cesar Manrique, who came from Lanzarote and returned home after becoming famous. We had a magnificent dinner in the Jameos del Agua Centre which is a 20000 year old lava tunnel adapted by Manrique
Lesley admiring the sculpture opposite The Cactus Garden
The Jameos del Agua Centre Local entertainment and the rally band" Accidental Gybe"
