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Lanzarote, Monocots on sacred 'pecan'
| Monocots on hallowed 'pecan' grounds. My first nightfall impression of Lanzarote was very much that of of a gigantic colliery. Stacked up heaps of dark matter just about everywhere. The ubiquitous covering material is actually volcanic scoria. The porous pellets have some water retention properites and are extensively used in agriculture. Whatever kind of plastic sheathing is readily available. Hotel grounds and municipal parks did adopt the custom. The vague Shinto look, as smooth as raked sand, probably accidental. Minor market anomaly: 'Pecan' comes in two colors, black and red. The rarer red is more expensive, 4 star hotel and upwards, regardless of the fact that black makes for a better backdrop. - The term 'pecan' as in nutcracker and pie was used by a long time resident. I did not find it anywhere in print. |
Date(s): 2006. Photos by Aymar. 0 Total. 0 Visits. |
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