Caldera Blanca One of the reasons for coming to this part of the world was to explore the volcanic regions – we were a tad disappointed to find driving around and exploring the main group in the Timafaye national park has to be done as a tour – due to limited access, its just not practical to let endless tourist do their own thing. After a bit of research we found a walk up a volcano on the edge of the national park which was acceptable. So that’s where we headed. We parked the car in a cinder car park and hit the trail. It was a slag stone heap cinder path cut through the lava fields. The lava flows went on for miles all around us mile after mile of just black lumps and chunks of stone, some very jagged looking others having really smooth flowing surfaces. On some of the rock a grey lichen has formed but for a great part of the landscape that is the only evidence of life. the ascent begins The day wasn’t too good weather wise – ho...