57.10 Tenerife: Chamorga Roque Bermejo: A remote region, perhaps making it even more attractive, also spectacular.

 

 The hike or experience was probably the most meaningful thus far on our trip to the island. The competition has been fierce as all hikes have been superb or close to it. We can't say exactly why this one sticks out but there aren't always objective measures to rate them. It's recommended that hikers follow a clock-wise direction for the reason that it splits the uphill struggle into various segments, at least three. Not being able to tell time, we ended up following the opposite route. A streak in us sometimes encourages that sort of behavior. 

This position epitomizes the return leg of the hike. Jen crests at a flat strip after a strenuous, long climb.

Jen began the return climb from the beach, a mile beyond the lighthouse. While it's a beacon for shipping, it does give a good perspective of the hike, once a few pictures are displayed. (This photograph is taken from Jenni's position above.)

This rock has been shown in other blogs viewed from well left of this position and much further distant.

Refer to above for perspective. Issue of light (color) dealt with below.

  Another point of interest is during the late-afternoon before, we noticed a haze covering the sky which also hid the Atlantic Ocean for 3 days. Being quite a large body of water, it's not that easy to make it disappear. When we pulled out the cameras to try to capture some wonderful views, we realized the results would be less than we would expect usually. Bearing this in mind, we tried a few different approaches which seemed to yield decent results. You be the judge. 

  We never write much in the way of technical issues of hikes or even lesser information of the trails. However, we decided to display the pictures in order of our descent and then ascent on the other side. Using the lighthouse as a beacon, it's intended purpose although we are not ships, we hope it tells a story or at least provides a certain logic. In addition, one photograph taken from an earlier hike provides further perspective which links the region. 

  Furthermore, we cannot over praise the land and hiking opportunities. However, the journeys to reach the trailheads are not always comfortable and are relatively long. Having mentioned that, we cannot praise the ingenuity, engineering and construction skills highly enough. Each day, one is filled with awe of nature's beauty and the positive aspects, technical skills and accomplishments of humanity. Oh, to be able to substitute 'behavior' for 'aspects' in the previous sentence. 

The inital stages as we make our way down to the coast. 

First sighting of Faro de Anaga Lighthouse. It acts as a good indicator of our positioning throughout the hike.
Early sighting of the coast including Roque Bermejo. The weather was rather foggy (hazy), which persisted for a few days.
Some history.
Tenerife's contribution in keeping the Atlantic filled.
Approaching the beach.
Hail to the Chief or is it the other way round.
Looks distinguished, does Roque Bermejo.
The coastline under fog, still attractive. When we were two miles higher, I said to Jen had I known what awaited us on the return, I would have sat and wept at this spot. Well, maybe I might have stood and wept—a baby sits.
Returning from a little adventure.
Preparing to return to the village via crossing of the mountain peak some 3 miles to the left.
Two structures: One takes care of the dangers from outside, the other, the challenges from within. And we, no matter what sect or creed, succeed when we care for each other and all.
Moving up.
Keep going as we look down to the beach. We don't know who occupies those buildings. Only access is by foot or boat.
The rocks shown in previous blogs viewed from the left side of the mountain.
A quick glance back from where we departed.
Times two.
Another opportunity to show three (4) rock-heads. Jen captures the natural resources well despite the poor air quality ('Playa de Benijo' formation-Roque de Tierra).
Filling the gap with light.
Okay, you made your point...it's a little higher...thank you.
After peaking, we head down again. You have to love the designer's humor...maybe, you don't have to love it but sure have to deal with it.
Down we go.
Returning to Chamorga, a remote village in an even more remote region...if that makes sense or at least makes the point.

Cheers, 

Jenni and Jeffrey 

Heck, one more for the road...um...ocean...as we scrambled along the cliffs.