Our readers regularly send us messages and emails regarding Lanzarote, here are some of your thoughts that we printed in the July edition.
Readers are reminded that views and comments expressed within the Ed’s Postbag page are those of the contributors and may not necessarily reflect the opinions or standpoint of our staff. It should also be noted that we are an independent publication free from political persuasion or governmental censorship.
PARKING PRIORITY
I read with interest last month’s email to you from Les. When anything happens in Arrecife this parking area (opposite Aldi) is always opened to the public, The burning of the sardine, the upcoming Lava Live concert- people from the outskirts will park there no problem.
The same does not apply to parking on waste ground next to the Charco, the Biosfera, Open Mall – these areas are always open. Is this because shops and restaurants count more than hard-working people trying to park up after a hard day’s work?
Usually, the people that make this kind of decision usually have their own spot.
Bert, via email
BIRTHS, MARRIAGES, DEATHS…
Hi all, I have been wondering lately if it’s possible for a link on the daily news page on your website to a Births, Deaths, Memorials as local papers in England and Ireland do.
Funerals take place so quickly here and older residents may not be out and about as often so hear too late of bereavement and funerals.
Just a thought.
June Kennedy
Ed: Hi, June. We’re more than happy to publish any news of births, deaths, even marriages, but in the case of death notices we require authorisation from a family member, and would prefer it if they approached us with any such request.
BEACHES FIRST
Dear Gazette,
I’ve just read on your website that Tías Ayuntamiento is turning off the showers on all its beaches because of the water crisis.
While I have sympathy for those in rural areas who have been suffering endless water cuts, let’s not forget that the beaches are one of the main reasons people come here – more so than food, sport, concerts etc.
It amazes me that an island that is still strongly reliant on “sun, sand and sea” tourism can have so many beaches without working showers, toilets, damaged decking, sunbeds etc. It should be the first priority of tourism departments.
Regards
K. Marriot
THE JOY OF DRIVING
Dear Editor,
Am I alone in enjoying driving on Lanzarote? Every time there’s an accident reported on social media, dozens of people start whinging about tailgating, indicator use, roundabouts, speeding etc. It’s getting so that some visitors seem to be genuinely petrified of hiring a car.
Yet I drive on the island every day and, although I see some loco driving every now and then, I’ve never had any real problems. Most of the roads are in excellent condition and I’ve encountered far more considerate drivers than I have lunatics.
Driving on Lanzarote is safer than ever, in my experience.
Rich, via email
PARKING POSER
Dear Gazette,
The letter last month about parking on wasteland in Arrecife made me wonder about the guys who often offer to keep an eye on cars in such places. Are they official, or is this some kind of protection racket, and will they damage my car if I don’t hand over cash?
Bill, Playa Blanca
Ed: The aparcacoches are not official, but they often do a good job of organising parking in crowded areas. We’ve never heard any reports of cars being damaged by them, and would choose to hand over a Euro or two than park in an unattended area.
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