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21 Oct, 2011. Explore #50

Forest area of La Esperanza.
It is situated above 900-1000 meters, in a dashed line with many entrants to farming, a sign that there was population pressure in the area. It spans the western sector of the municipality, following the elevation of the Cordillera Dorsal, fluent and some elements of pine-heath myrtle and laurel in some wetter sites. Here are some of the best examples of historic pine forest on the island, with the beginning of Candelaria pine-La Esperanza in the root zone. It is the true beginning of the interior forest belt of Tenerife. The whole area had limited agricultural harvesting, apart from the very wet and foggy weather, the abundance of recent cones, along with rugged nature of the terrain, made it difficult for crops. The main profitability comes from this area is devoted to eucalyptus plantations, aimed primarily to serve as props for the building (now little used), especially towards the peak of Las Flores.

With a great photographer and friend: Jose Maria (JoseMRV)


Zona forestal de La Esperanza.
Se situa por encima de los 900-1.000 metros, en una linea discontinua con numerosos entrantes para cultivo, signo de la presion demografica que hubo en la zona. Se extiende por el sector occidental del municipio, siguiendo la elevacion de la Cordillera Dorsal, con dominio del pinar y algunos elementos de fayal-brezal y laurisilva en algunos enclaves mas humedos. Aqui se encuentran algunos de los mejores ejemplos de pinar historico de la isla, con el comienzo del pinar de Candelaria-La Esperanza en la zona de Las Raices. Es el verdadero inicio del cinturon forestal del interior de Tenerife. Toda la zona tuvo aprovechamientos agrarios limitados, aparte por el clima muy humedo y brumoso, por la abundancia de conos recientes que, junto con la naturaleza accidentada del terreno, hacian dificil los cultivos. La principal rentabilidad que tiene esta zona proviene de fincas dedicadas a eucaliptos, con la finalidad principalmente de servir de puntales para la construccion (hoy poco utilizados), especialmente hacia la zona del pico de Las Flores.

Con un gran fotografo y amigo: Jose Maria (JoseMRV)

The alligot is gorgeous! Sure it was equally delicious.

The carved mushroom is very unique - would look great in your garden...

Travel well!

Judi

On Sun, Aug 22, 2010 at 9:18 AM, Jeff Gray wrote:

> From Evernote: Busca. Les Faux.
> August 21 hot and sunny.
>
> Spectacular bike ride to St. Albain. Quiet roads,endless farmland, cows.
> (had to stop several times to let them through),and a lot of hay
> transport.
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> Hilly and steep with grades of 3-5%, some a couple of kms. About 450
> meters of climbing.
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> Large quantities of water, beer, and coffee consumed.
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> The 13th century tower has been rebuilt several times. Built with a
> sandstone that looks like marble until one is close up. Red and off white.
> Used effectively for framing entrances and windows.
>
> The high lights remain the multiple language concurrent
> conversations. Starting to meet new groups and those we have seen before.
> Everyone shares travel stories and their histories. Tonight two Germans and
> a Luxemburger put up with my German and helped me with my poor grammar.
>
> Some of these wanderers think hiking in the Alps are the best of all roads
> and the best managed for signs and road quality. 1000 meter days seem the
> norm to these pensioners. Australians who walk the bush with full packs and
> water for days think their packs ( heavily loaded ) are light. One Aussie
> seems to walk a bit and stop at one pm. To talk to travelers and drink
> beer. Not concerned about accommodations. " No room at gite, well I will
> just sleep outdoors".
>
> A speciality of the place we are staying is alligot, a dish of puree
> potatoes, local artisan cheeses, creme fraiche, garlic, and of course
> butter.
>
> Carved mushrooms of the area - have seen many of them.
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