Lanzarote, Timanfaya National Park, 2019

Travelling to the Timanfaya National Park.
Rocks and Mountains.
Looking across at the peaks.
View from the top of the volcano.
Grass, pushed into a hole, bursts into flames before our eyes.
Within seconds of pouring water into the hole, it is turned into steam.
Looking out across the lava fields.
A caldera.
Lava fields.
Another caldera.
Lava fields with mountains in the background.
It is like being on another world.
Caverns beneath the lava fields.
Travelling through the lava fields.
Ash and sand.
Looking towards the coast.
This area is now a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.
Looking down over the Biosphere Reserve.
Cars parked by those wanting a camel ride.
A seat once used on a camel, for transporting wine.
Inside the camel museum.
Another carrier that was once used to transport goods on a camel.
Erin and Keilyn outside the camel museum.
Camels resting during trips.
The lava fields finally reach the North Atlantic Ocean.
New land and the ocean.
The Morrissey Girls at the edge of the lava fields.
A panorama of the newly formed land.
Outside the Aloe Vera museum.
With little nutrients in the soil, shallow walls are built to protect the plants.
Soon, these vines will produce grapes, which will be made into wine.
A grape press.
Sweet and Sour.
Bodega family winery.
A lovely place to taste some wine.
Last look at the mountains, as we head back to the hotel.

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