About twenty pharmacist colleagues and family members walked, last weekend, the trail that runs through the last corner of Gran Canaria where the laurisilva remains almost as the island's ancient inhabitants knew it: Los Tilos, at the entrance of the El Laurel ravine, in the municipality of Moya, a place considered a Special Natural Reserve, and which represents the forest from the Tertiary Era that covered a large part of the island.
With British punctuality, we set off from the same headquarters at 09:30 hours, arriving at the Los Tilos junction 45 minutes later. From there, we made our way to the interpretation center (closed on holidays) to take the trail that led us into the forest, surrounded by linden trees, cockscombs, white salvias, and bicácaros.
Walking through this space is magical, as it's impossible to find another one with these characteristics on the island, where the vegetation practically prevents you from seeing beyond the path in many areas.
The caves, spaces where cave-ins reveal sediments or where excavated caves that were inhabited by people and livestock appear.
As we made our way, we were able to see how the vegetation changed, giving way to ferns and other types of plants, until we reached the asphalt road lined with eucalyptus trees that led us to the town center, where we were able to visit the Tomás Morales House-Museum and share a fantastic meal right in front of the town hall.
On this occasion, we have a special «guest,» Fernando, the son of one of our colleagues, who, at just a few months old, accompanied us throughout the day.
As always, the day served to get to know each other better and share opinions and proposals about the School and life. And speaking of that, of life, we return to the starting point wanting more.
