What great memories the Ecoturista Universal report dedicated to exploring the Genal Valley (n° 27, 4/6/2020) and presented by the unspeakable Liz Glazer from Canal Malaga brings back. We enjoyed the environment and some good laughs, without forgetting an ecological meal as healthy as delicious.
We start observing and interpreting the landscape in 360º from a viewpoint, we walk through a centenary cork oak forest with breathing and relaxation activities to connect with ourselves and with nature, then we use the five senses to investigate the Mediterranean forest, its plants, fungi and animals.
The joy and good atmosphere of the group accompanied each step, thanks to the willingness of each participant and the effects of immersion in the forest through shinrin-yoku or forest bathing. We felt very good enjoying the experience and the good day. Even though it was February, the sun was warm and the butterflies were already flying. Even a Horseshoe whip Snake crossed our path. For this activity, we selected a beautiful mountain trail that went through different forests and allowed us to enjoy some very special landscapes and rest areas.
We continued with the day, and enjoyed a delicious, ecological and km 0 lunch at the Kabila restaurant. We completed the activity with an excursion in the white village of Benarrabá and finally we went up to the premises of the association El Bosque Animado to observe with the microscopes the samples we collected in the field. What a surprise to observe the tiny! To increase 100 times the size of the spores of the fern, the inside of a mushroom… is to unveil a little bit the secrets of nature… discoveries that excited and left the attendees open-mouthed.
As a personal assessment, in addition to the good times spent, I have been pleasantly surprised by the final result that I found very well put together and a true reflection of the day. I would like to highlight the talent of Pablo Llaryora for recording the entire report by himself and for uploading the final video without saying a word.
Thanks to Toni, Simi, Rosa and Marcus for lending their image, to Mercedes from Kabilas Restaurant for the service, and finally to Pablo and Liz for their efforts. We do not want to forget the Asociación Cicerones Rurales without whom none of this would have been possible, thanks especially to Toñi and Marina.
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