Our readers regularly send us messages and emails regarding Lanzarote, here are some of your thoughts that we printed in the July edition.
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FLIPPING CARS!
Dear Editor,
Why are so many cars flipping over? I seem to read reports of accidents like this every week.
Moira Collins
Ed: It’s been going on for a while, Moira, perhaps as a result of speeding and the consequences of leaving the road on Lanzarote’s rough landscape. What amazes us is how many drivers walk away unharmed from seemingly horrible accidents. The island’s emergency services are proud of their skills at freeing trapped passengers and their reporting of such accidents has also improved a lot.
MIND YOUR LANGUAGE
Dear Editor,
Are you writing for British people or American tourists? In your online report about a naked cyclist, you referred to a “fanny pack” The British do not use the word fanny pack, it’s called a bum pack if one has to use this word. In real English, that is to say the only English, British English, the word fanny means something quite different.
Martin Davis
Ed: Sorry, dude. My bad. It should have said “bum bag”
LANZA LOGO
Dear Editor,
I was upset to read that the iconic César Manrique logo for Lanzarote is being changed for a new “cooler” design. The Manrique logo is iconic, recognisable to anyone who loves the island. I can’t say I’m too impressed by the new one, and I don’t think the slogan “The Different Island” works as well in English as it may do in Spanish.
K. Peterson
Ed: The good news is that César’s logo isn’t being retired. It’s still being used alongside the newly commissioned logo. We quite like the new logo and think that people will soon get used to it.
BRITISH SPUDS
Hola, Gazette,
I always enjoy reading the Gazette, but especially the articles that are more informative.
In the April issue there was a story about spuds/ papas. During the potato shortage I wondered how it could be that there weren’t enough potatoes grown on the island. To me It seems strange to import potatoes from England. How is the situation in Gran Canaria or Tenerife? Is it the tourists who eat so many potatoes?
If you could follow up the story from April it would be interesting.
I know you are following the drinking water situation and writes about it regularly. But again, according to the article Cruel Summer Ahead in April issue, we know it is bad, but little seems to be done about it. It’s a shame.
Kind regards, Kirsten
Ed: Tourists and an increased population mean that the islands simply can’t produce enough food for everyone. The Canaries have imported British potatoes for decades, and local crops are often grown from British seed potatoes. Intensive farming in the UK also means they’re cheaper than locally produced ones, which are seasonal and often affected by pests and drought. It’s well worth paying extra for local ones, though – they’re amazing!
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