Being from the Pacific Northwest i am not accustom to the priceless of cactus's. They actually are quite sharp - and can stick in one's fingers much like you would see in a cartoon. I was given the opportunity to play with cactus needles, thread mangrove leaves like sewing satin, and pull needles as fine as hair from my fingers (I could barely feel their presence) on a hike I took to what is called the "Wall of Tears". THe Wall of tears is wall constructed of volcanic rocks. It is 7 meters tall and once spanned 100 meters. It was not constructed to separate groups or prevent warfare, but rather as a punishment. From 1946-1959 the Island of Isabella was a prison colony and the prisoners were forced to spend their time building a huge cumbersome structure. The wall has no concrete or mortar, just rough lava rocks with pebbles to keep the larger stones in place. It is unknown exactly how many men died in the construction of this unfinished structure.
Get ready for volcanic rock pics - hikes a volcan yeasterday and that is next!
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