The Guanche people were the first known inhabitants of the Canary Islands. Their myths and legends still resonate through the ages giving small glimpses of these remarkable people. Some of their traditions and folklore still endure adding depth, color, and flavor to the modern culture of the islands. The Gods of Mount Teide: Mythology and […]
The Gods of Mount Teide: Mythology and Folklore of Tenerife — Glyn Hnutu-healh: History, Alchemy, and Me
Tag: mountains
Haiku #31

A spring squall of hail
drives down on the dark hill, whilst
sunshine lights the dale
Copyright Francis 2021
Escapist Landscapes Pt. 1~ — (Reblog)

Feeling a bit stressed out these days? (The Beagle Channel Argentina). Who isn’t? (Banff National Park, British Columbia), Let’s escape (Coastal Norway), to peaceful places (Vancouver Island, British Columbia), and forget our worries (Zermatt, Switzerland), for awhile (Huahine, French Polynesia). I will do another peaceful images post after this (Yellowstone National Park), because we all […]
Escapist Landscapes Pt. 1~ —
Haiku: ‘Gold Top’

Ascension running
Watch cream rising to the top
Greater perspective
Copyright Francis 2020
Deorital-Chandrashila Trek – With India Hikes — Bombay Ficus (Reblog)

There are a lot go reasons why one should experience trekking and this trek especially – the forests, the birds, the fabulous mountain views, the experience of living in a tent at 0 Celcius, Overall adventure, etc. For three days, you trek through dense rhododendron, maple and oak forests. On the fourth day, you trek […]
Deorital-Chandrashila Trek – With India Hikes — Bombay Ficus