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Posted by canarybird (My Page) on Wed, Mar 11, 09 at 8:04
| I just received a travel brochure in my e-mailbox which contains a good 6 minute video about Tenerife. I'm not having any luck trying to isolate the video itself from the advertising but you can just ignore the ad although it does give some nice little descriptions about different parts of the island. (I don't work for them) LOL.
It's one of the best videos I've seen lately that shows something of the north of the island and the sweeping Orotava Valley, where I live... (around 49 on the timer at the bottom) and it shows a meal with wrinkled salted potatoes (the chef says they steam, not boil.. theirs in salted water) as well as goat's cheese with mojo. That hotel is in our neighbourhood.
There are also some stunning views taken from the top of the Teide volcano. You can see why some science fiction movies have been filmed up there in the lunar volcanic landscape.
You can click it to full screen by the little icon at the bottom, next to the volume control. The commentary is in English.
The same video is available on You Tube but in poorer quality and with flashing adverts, so this video is best.
Come and see where I live!
SharonCb |
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It helps to include the link doesn't it!
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Here is a link that might be useful: Tenerife Video
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| Very cool, Sharon! Thanks. Is the volcano still active? When was the last time it blew? Do you ever get earthquakes? The reason I'm asking is because our local doomsayers say that a large earthquake in the Canary Islands could cause a tsunami travelling across the Atlantic towards the US east coast basically drowning us! I've seen shows both on the Weather Channel & the History Channel. So, is your volcano safely 'dead'? :) Sure looks like a beautiful place! /tricia |
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| Tricia...no the Teide volcano is dormant but not dead. There was a small earthquake a few years ago, however the vulcanologists do keep a close eye on what is happening underground. The one you are referring to is on the next island of La Palma, where there is a prediction that one side of the island could collapse and slide into the sea, causing a massive tsunami which would reach the east coast of North America. This theory has been disproved, although such a catastrophe could happen 10,000 years or more from now. SharonCb |
Here is a link that might be useful: Debunking the La Palma-Tsunami Theory
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I forgot to answer your question...the last eruption was in 1909 and it is considered the 13th most dangerous volcano on earth due to its proximity
to populated areas. (Read that as...where I live.) A little disconcerting isn't it! :-( |
Here is a link that might be useful: More about Teide.
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| Thanks Sharon! The insurance companies here specifically cited & used that prediction, along with hurricanes of course, to raise our premiums. Funny, isn't it, how the insurance companies never mentioned this recent Dutch study?! Anyway, I'm very glad to learn the La Palma volcano isn't going anywhere soon! /tricia |
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| the video gives a very complete tour, very well made. It certainly makes one want to visit there. |
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| I want to go!! Wonder if I can convince DH? I don't have the money, and visiting a friend (and one of my bridesmaids) who lives in Istanbul is top on my international travel list if/when we ever do get the money, but wow! How blessed you are to live in such a beautiful place. |
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| Sharon, it's truly gorgeous and inviting! I love the architecture. You sure are fortunate to live in such a stunning locale. |
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| You're right Colo lady and thanks for reminding me about this video! I've just been answering an email from an American man in PA who saw my blog about Tenerife and who is coming here with his wife next month. He was asking for any island info I could give him, and this video would be just right to send him. I wonder if you saw the other nature video that was produced for TV as part of a series on the biodiversity of the seven Canary islands.
I find this one and its music truly beautiful and very well done. Here is the page link. If you haven't yet seen it, click on the full screen option and turn up the sound. It shows the flora and fauna as well as the sea of clouds over the volcanic crater. SharonCb (Latest blog upload: "The Orchid Garden") |
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| Sharon, I love the video and all the pictures you post of Tenerife. I am going to visit there sometime. It's definately on our list of places we want to see. Thanks for sharing. |
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