Los Indianos, the must-do party on the island of La Palma
Los Indianos, the must-do party in La Palma «Al carnaval palmero me voy, donde mejor se puede gozar» «To the carnival of La Palma I am going, for it is the best place to have a blast» – that’s part of the lyrics of a song that palmeros (islanders from La Palma) sing during that day: the first Monday of carnivals in the Canary Islands. Back in the XVI century there was a back-and-forth movement of people between Latin America and the Canary Islands which gave place to exchange, legacy and creation of wonderful traditions which tie both cultures. Language is shared, with words like guagua (bus), cotufas (pop-corn), or habichuelas (green beans), which are called differently by the rest of Spaniards yet Canarians do share with Latin Americans. Even the music and the rhythm which Canarians carry in our blood and emit like fire coming from our salty core. The island of La Palma is also proof of that. It was during one of those back-and-forth travels that some sailing boats arrived to la Isla Bonita («the beautiful island», name that is given by Canarians to the island of La Palma for its incredible beauty, constant greenery and astonishing orography). From the capital, Santa Cruz de La Palma, islanders were being observed arriving from Cuba, showing off their wealth: the ladies with their white lace garments and sumptuous jewelry, the gentlemen with their Panamian hats and flax apparel… Bags, luggage, trunks, cigars and complements which they proudly showed, coming back from «sister Cuba». The palmeros who saw them from afar, ran to the docks to receive them, paralyzing the city, due to their festive and curious spirit. Streets were crowded and noisy, fires were made, music was played, a welcoming celebration for the ones who came back commenced in the streets. Locals and new-comers, with their cigars, profiteroles, honey and cane rum, danced to Caribbean tunes: la habanera, el son, la guaracha, la guajira. Years passed, and it was in the 1920s that a group of friends who met in the humorous society of La Poteca, started their parade of Indianos, to commemorate the said historical moments of the compatriots arriving from the lands far far away. They were known as discreet and witty people with a good mood and great vibes, ready for everything – especially to eat and drink without any issues at all! Years later, and already in the 60s, the parade became a party and thenceforward, part of the Carnaval Palmero (Carnival of the island of La Palma), having that celebration institutionalized in the evening of the famous lunes de carnaval (Monday of carnival, one of the biggest days of these celebrations in the islands). Nowadays, Canarians from all islands make their way to Los Indianos on the lunes de carnaval, and it is the most recognized, appreciated and looked-forward-to party by many. People dress in white, mimicking the ones who returned from Cuba, carry and throw talcum powder, and Canarians go via land, ocean and air, to celebrate the hispano-american migration which has known how to coexist during all these years, with affection, fun and good vibes. Here are some images of this Carnaval for all ages: From the moment you get to Santa Cruz, the environment reflects happiness, community and healthy fun Los Indianos is an event for all ages, from the little ones to the elderly, everyone participates in this white celebration There are trucks from which talcum powder is distributed so everyone can have some Plaza España (Spain square) becomes Plaza de La Habana during the celebrations With La Negra Tomasa With «La Negra Tomasa» (the black Tomasa), symbolic character of the carnival parody of Los Indianos. The face behind the character Víctor Lorenzo Díaz, receiving a Gold Insignia from Santa Cruz de La Palma for his joyful commitment to this party The streets become white. Locals and visitors share good vibes, good times, socializing, celebrating the union of the peoples Friends in Los Indianos To go to Los Indianos by air: Binter and Canaryfly fly between islands. To go by sea: Naviera Armas and Fred Olsen sail between islands. DO NOT FORGET: respect the party and its tradition, dress white, byo hat, and don’t forget to play and enjoy, throwing and receiving (not in the eyes) talcum powder! 🇮🇨 tbt con @tenoactivo explorando y aprendie It's always summer somewhere 🩵 [🇪🇸 debajo ¿Y por qué no un poquito de Europa central este 🍺 "I don't do beer" 🍻 [español debajo] 🇩 [English below] 🇮🇨 Pedazo de fin de semana c Emiratos Árabes Unidos 😍🇦🇪 (English belo First glimpses of UAE ✨ Primeros vistazos de Emi Follow me on Instagram
Los Indianos, fiesta palmera por excelencia
Los Indianos, la fiesta palmera por excelencia «Al carnaval palmero me voy, donde mejor se puede gozar« El tornaviaje que se daba entre América Latina y las Islas Canarias desde el siglo XVI dio lugar a muchas herencias, intercambio, y la creación de hermosas tradiciones que unen a ambas culturas. Desde compartir vocablos como guagua, cotufas, o habichuelas, que curiosamente las Canarias no comparten con el resto de España, hasta la música y el ritmo que llevamos en la sangre y desprendemos como fuego saliente desde nuestras saladas entrañas. Y la isla de La Palma, es también prueba de ello. Es en uno de estos ires y venires, que los veleros se asomaron a la Isla Bonita, y desde su Santa Cruz se avistó el retorno de los isleños desde tierras cubanas. Haciendo alarde y ostentación de sus riquezas obtenidas en tierras lejanas, desembarcaban ellas con sus blancas vestiduras con encaje y cargadas de joyas, y ellos con sus sombreros panameños y ropaje de lino. Maletas, baúles, puros, y complementos, que mostraban su buena fortuna traída desde la hermana Cuba. Los palmeros que los avistaban de a lo lejos, corrían hasta el muelle de Santa Cruz a recibirlos, paralizando la ciudad debido a su espíritu curioso. Esto creaba un alboroto que agitaba la ciudad y se creaba un gran bullicio callejero, con la consiguiente celebración de bienvenida al retornado. Los fuegos, presentes en aquél entonces en cada fiesta, se formaban por la ciudad, y el bullicio se convertía en jaleo, acompañando a los palmeros de nuevos ritmos caribeños: la habanera, el son y la guaracha, la guajira; mientras se juntaban, locales y recién llegados, con sus puros, ron de caña, su miel y sus buñuelos. Al pasar los años, y ya en los 1920, los amigos que se agrupaban como sociedad humorística La Poteca, iniciaron su desfile de Indianos, para conmemorar estos momentos históricos ocurridos con la llegada de los compatriotas desde territorio lejano. Con juerga y pasacalles, se les conoce como «gente de buen humor, discreta y ocurrente, y dispuesta para todo; sobretodo para comer y beber sin ningunos miramientos«. Años más tarde, y ya en los sesenta, el desfile se convierte en fiesta, y se integra en el programa del Carnaval palmero, institucionalizándose su celebración en la tarde del conocido lunes de carnaval. Hoy en día, jóvenes canarios de todas las islas se acercan a Los Indianos en el lunes de Carnaval, y es la fiesta más reconocida, apreciada y deseada por muchos. Vistiéndose de blanco, imitando a los canarios que volvían desde Cuba, los canarios se desplazan por tierra, mar y aire para celebrar la migración hispanoamericana que ha sabido convivir durante todos estos años, con cariño, vacilón y buen humor. Les dejo con unas imágenes de este Carnaval para todos los públicos: Desde que llegas a Santa Cruz, el ambiente en la calle irradia felicidad, comunidad y diversión sana Los Indianos son un evento para todas las edades, con fiestas en la calle aptas para todos los públicos. Desde los más pequeños a los mayores, todos participan en esta celebración en blanco 🙂 Hay camiones desde donde se reparten polvos de talco para que todo el mundo pueda tener La plaza de España se convierte durante las fiestas en la Plaza de La Habana Con «La Negra Tomasa» Con «La Negra Tomasa», personaje emblemático y más destacado de la parodia carnavalera de Los Indianos, encarnada por Víctor Lorenzo Díaz, palmero «de pura cepa» La persona, el personaje Víctor Lorenzo Díaz, recibiendo la insignia de Oro de Santa Cruz de La Palma Las calles se tiñen de blanco. Los palmeros y visitantes amigos pasean de buen rollo, compartiendo momentos, socializándose, celebrando la unión de los pueblos Amigas en Los Indianos Para ir a Los Indianos por aire: Binter y Canaryfly, con vuelos entre islas. Para ir por mar: Naviera Armas y Fred Olsen, con barcos entre islas. No olvides: respeta la fiesta y su tradición, vístete de blanco, lleva tu sombrero, y no te olvides de jugar y disfrutar, tirando y recibiendo los polvos de talco. 🇮🇨 tbt con @tenoactivo explorando y aprendie It's always summer somewhere 🩵 [🇪🇸 debajo ¿Y por qué no un poquito de Europa central este 🍺 "I don't do beer" 🍻 [español debajo] 🇩 [English below] 🇮🇨 Pedazo de fin de semana c Emiratos Árabes Unidos 😍🇦🇪 (English belo First glimpses of UAE ✨ Primeros vistazos de Emi Follow me on Instagram
Best spots to Surf and Bodyboard in Tenerife
The Canary Islands are a mini paradise for surfing and bodyboarding. World championships are held in some of the islands’ best spots every year. Catching some waves is one of the top activities to do in the island of Tenerife, the one of greatest relief, as it offers a vast choice of beaches to slide off the adrenaline rush. The island is set in a privileged area, being part of the Macaronesia, in the Atlantic Ocean. The winds, temperatures and types of seabed, offer different kinds of waves for all surfers, from the foam for the newbie to the highest peaks for most experienced ones. Below, I list a few of the best beaches I personally know for these two sports. Please, be cautious, respect the sea, and good waves for all 😉 ANAGA AREA Almáciga The first time I got on a surfboard, it was a tiny fish board and right on this beach. Sweet memories playing with the waves and discovering how unstable those boards are… especially for beginners! Access and services: Wild beach. Parking in front of the beach. Refreshments stand. From the capital, you must take TF1 towards San Andrés, and right before entering the village, take left on the roundabout. Go up on that road and take the second exit towards «Taganana/ Almáciga» (TF12). After Taganana and Roque de las Bodegas, you’ll find Almáciga beach. [su_gmap width=»50″ height=»50″ address=»Playa de Almáciga, Tenerife»] Municipality: Santa Cruz de Tenerife. Seabed: black sand. Direction of the wave: right and left. Wave characteristics: barrel, wall. Recommendation by ability level: intermediate and advanced. Warning: strong current area. Dangerous. Do not go away from the shore. Check weather and tides before going in the water. Benijo From my perspective, this is one of the most beautiful beaches of the island. Wild. A local gem. A wonderful beach where to spend the day or the evening (especially with receding tide), and watch the sunset. Access and services: No services and no parking. About 45-50 minutes away from the capital (27-28 km). After Taganana and Almáciga (check directions above), you’ll find a curve to the right. Next to the restaurant El Mirador, under the caserío de Benijo, you’ll find a pathway and some stairs that will take you to the beach. This may be my favorite or one of my favorite beaches. Please, take care of it! [su_gmap width=»50″ height=»50″ address=»Playa de Benijo, Tenerife»] Municipality: Santa Cruz de Tenerife. Seabed: black sand. Direction of the wave: right and left. Characteristics: wall. Recommendation for ability level: intermediate and advanced. Warning: strong current area. Dangerous. Do not go away from the shore. Check weather and tides before going in the water. NORTH (TF5) El Socorro (Realejos) Home to many competitions, this beach is perfect for bodyboarding, and as a good friend and boogie-boarding mentor of mine would say, wonderful for duck-dive practice! It may probably be the beach where I have practiced them the most, due to the speed of the wave series. Access and services: isolated beach. Parking (usually full). Toilet, wifi area, and a chiringuito (local beach-style food ‘n drinks stand). Disabled accessibility with reserved parking, access ramp and wheelchair friendly. In Los Realejos (after La Orotava), about 35 minutes away (42ks) from the capital. Access by car via TF5 and then main road c820, towards Mirador de San Pedro. [su_gmap width=»50″ height=»50″ address=»Playa de El Socorro, Realejos, Tenerife»] Municipality: Los Realejos. Seabed: black sand. Direction: right and left. Characteristics: quick wave, barrel, wall. Best tide: all. Recommended level: intermediate and advanced. Warning: strong currents and strong waves. Martiánez Close to Lago Martiánez, this beach is the most accessible -and very popular- by Puerto de la Cruz. You’ll find it right in front of the main avenue, where there is also a skate park. Surfing and bodyboarding championships are held on this beach. Access and services: right from the city. Access right at the entrance of Puerto de la Cruz, exit 32 of TF5, about 35 minutes (37ks) from the capital. When getting off the highway, continue towards Avenida de Colón; and if it is easier for you, follow the directions towards Lago Martiánez – when facing the ocean, it will be on its right hand. [su_gmap width=»50″ height=»50″ address=»Playa de Martiánez, Tenerife»] Municipality: Puerto de la Cruz. Seabed: sand and callao (a type of small stone). Direction: right. Characteristics: smooth. Best tide: high and mid. Recommendation: beginner and intermediate. *Tip: You will find surf schools here. SOUTH (TF1) El Socorro (Güímar) Callaos (stones) beach for bodyboarding. You’ll find locals. Access and services: in the coast of Güímar, close to the Malpaís (natural reserve), about 20 minutes (23 ks) from the capital. Take exit 20 when leaving highway TF1. [su_gmap width=»50″ height=»50″ address=»Playa de El Socorro, Güímar, Tenerife»] Municipality: Güímar. Seabed: stones and rocks. Direction: left. Characteristics: wall. Recommendation: intermediate. Playa El Faro – Playa Grande (El Porís) Beautiful beach by a fishermen’s village where you can eat really good fish. Mostly locals. Access and services: close to El Porís and a windfarm. Parking. About 35 minutes (44ks) from the capital on TF1, taking exit 39 to continue on TF625 towards Calle Buen Viaje – Carretera del Faro. [su_gmap width=»50″ height=»50″ address=»Playa de El Faro, El Porís, Tenerife»] Municipality: Arico. Seabed: light-brown sand. Direction of the wave: right and left. Characteristics: smooth. Best tide: low and mid. Recommendation: beginners. Warning: windy. El Cabezo y La Jaquita (El Médano) By El Médano village -on my top three villages of the island, and very close to my heart-, these beaches are TOP for getting started (as is the one coming up). This is also a distinguished area for kitesurfing and windsurfing. Access and services: El Cabezo and La Jaquita beaches are about 45 minutes (64ks) from the capital. South on the TF1, you’ll want to take exit TF64, right before Tenerife South Airport, and all the way down to the shore. After leaving the centre of the village
gifts for her – the travel girl
Birthday coming up? Celebration? Is she going away for some time and you just wanna give her something? Out of ideas? The woman traveller (the authentic one) will LOVE practical stuff, related to travel and adventure. Whatever you choose, apply that practicality and versatility rule – and you’ll be alright! 😉 Here, I present you with some examples for inspiration – enjoy! [hr] The MAP theme If she loves traveling, she will LOVE a good map. Possibly (probably!), she already has some sort of map hanging somewhere around the house. If she doesn’t, she needs one! https://www.instagram.com/p/BWLfz7yj85r/?taken-by=travelografa I am close to tell you that I can promise you she will spend hours staring at it, daydreaming about discovering new places, playing over some travel memories, wishing for new adventures. Looking at a map is like traveling with the soul. So she does need one. Maybe something with a map within – some postcard (hand-written! How romantic!), a cover (for her phone, camera, laptop, backpack), a table cloth, some jewelry… anything around the topic. [icon icon=icon-warning-sign size=14px color=#000 ] If existent, mindful with trendy sentences within the design! She may not like trendy trends! [icon icon=icon-warning-sign size=14px color=#000 ] [hr] ALL-in-ONE tool Especially if she is a bit of a MacGyver, she’ll enjoy one of those multi-tools to fix any or everything. These tools usually have knife, a screwdriver, a can-opener, tiny scissors… a decent variety of mini-tools altogether. Practical and easy to find. What else could she ask for? [hr] Adaptors A true traveller will always carry with her (when traveling, of course), her adaptors. If she does not have them, then she needs them! Nowadays you can find all-in-one ones, which is pretty neat, as they take much less space in the luggage! Practical and necessary to charge all electronics when travelling internationally! [hr] Portable battery charger How nice is it to be able to charge your cell while on the go, or having the possibility of doing so when there are no plugs around? A super recommendation here are the solar battery chargers! Rechargeable by usb and just by solar power! Practical AND ecological! [icon icon=icon-warning-sign size=14px color=#000 ] Be mindful that the amperes in the portable battery are enough for the electronics she might use with it! [icon icon=icon-warning-sign size=14px color=#000 ] [hr] The mini I think one of the kings or queens of the traveler’s gifts are the mini gifts, such as personal hygiene items. Gels, shampoos, perfumes, mini-brushes, hair products, face soaps and masks… The adventuress who loves to take care of (and even spoil) herself will always, and I reiterate – always – take advantage of these… if not for this trip, for the upcoming one! [icon icon=icon-star size=14px color=#000 ] Recommendation! Good smells and quality (always quality over quantity!) [hr] Activities The authentic traveller will LOVE adventures. So even when she is not traveling, she will be searching for fun activities to do wherever she lives – this keeps her spirit active, and her zest for living and experiencing alive. There are so many websites (depending on where you/she live/s [ask me in the comments below! I’ll give you some links!]) where you could find packs or activities on offer. If she enjoys chilling, spa day is a go-gett(h)er; if she enjoys staying active, maybe some kayaking excursion, abseiling or a new guided dive. If you can afford it, get her a getaway! Don’t worry about all-inclusive or luxury, camping or simple accommodation combined with a nice hike will be luxurious enough! 😉 [icon icon=icon-star size=14px color=#000 ] Tip: The better you know her, the more on spot you’ll be with the surprise!! [hr] Certain clothing apparel Here, it depends a bit on whether she loves filling her closet or trying to / staying minimalistic. Translated: more of anything versus only specific items. My thoughts are: underwear, socks, and multi-function pieces will always make her smile! *Underwear. [icon icon=icon-warning-sign size=14px color=#000 ] Be mindful [icon icon=icon-warning-sign size=14px color=#000 ] with this one, it really depends on the kind of relationship you’ve got with her. It can be awkward if you’re not immediate family (parent, child, sibling, grandparent or partner) or her bestie, and you give her underwear. In many cultures, giving underwear can imply «I wanna see it on», so keep that in mind (and stay respectful and appropriate) before selecting your gift. *Socks. No twists here! Anyone can give anyone socks and they are almost always needed! Winter socks, summer socks, high ones, invisible ones, biking ones, fun ones with cartoons or personalized, odd ones to have a different design on each foot… socks wear out easily. They can be practical and make room for fun stories! [icon icon=icon-warning-sign size=14px color=#000 ] Tip! Some people cannot use certain materials or seams make it impossible for them to wear some socks (if so, look for seamless socks). You can also be safe and go for the stay at home kind 😉 *Multi-function pieces. I personally love these! Foulards/throws/scarfs/sarongs/tops… Some throws can be used in a way for summer and rolled around the neck in the winter; some can be used as foulards or tops, or even as a short dress; some can become skirts… For example, I own a piece that is a top, pants, and a dress, all in one! Wonderful! Practical, useful, versatile, and it does not take much space! [hr] Miles Are you also a traveller and have accumulated miles? Or maybe you just wanna help her get some new ones? You’re a catch! 😛 She will appreciate the miles – which will help her get to some nice destination for free, be closer to do so, or get a discount for a trip! Guaranteed smile right there! 😉 [hr] Items to her liking As mentioned above, the best presents will be practical, versatile, useful, of quality and reduced size… and of course, of her liking! Maybe you do not know her too well – so just pick any of the other
Día Internacional del Yoga
Volvemos a las andadas con otro día internacional. Y es que, ¿de dónde salen estos días internacionales? Curiosamente, son realmente oficiales, pues la Organización de las Naciones Unidas, bajo su lema de «paz, dignidad e igualdad en un planeta saludable», y por decisión de los Estados Miembros de la Asamblea (193 países, con un voto por país), declara los días internacionales para dar cabida y sensibilizar a la humanidad sobre temas de interés general, «tales como los derechos humanos, el desarrollo sostenible o la salud». Como ya bien saben, el viaje, el deporte y la salud, son temas que me interesan en gran manera, y me gusta escribir sobre experiencias y diferentes temas que marcan mi vida cotidiana y mi vida en viaje. Recientemente publiqué un artículo sobre los superhéroes (les recomiendo e invito a que lo lean 😉 ), y hoy, 21 de junio, celebramos un nuevo día muy interesante: ¡Feliz día internacional del yoga! Es curioso que recuerdo haber tomado alguna clase en algún gimnasio, y haberme aburrido muchísimo. Por eso, cuando empecé a hacer yoga cada día durante la cuarentena, me quedé sorprendida de cuánto me había enganchado, y no podía parar de aprender, meditar y practicar. Es posible que ahora estuviera realmente preparada, o en un momento de mi vida en el que pudiera recibir esa sabiduría que conlleva esta disciplina de una manera más holística. Comencé a hacer yoga en mi día a día. Ahora vivo el yoga cada semana, y disfruto jugando con mi cuerpo como si tuviera de nuevo seis años ¡La actividad física tiene que seguir pasando! (me dije convencida) Así que me convertí en «amiga» de las escaleras del edificio e hice mis visitas diarias a la azotea, para entrenar y bailar bajo Lorenzo, el Gran Señor Vitamina-D (y ahora me pregunto… ¿por qué lo llamamos Lorenzo?). De vuelta a mi ordenador, encontré en youtube a una chica yogi que daba clases guiadas y, curiosa, vi sus vídeos y comencé a seguirla. Algunos de mis más queridos amigos me contaban cómo practicaban yoga cada día; y al gustarme incluso cómo hablaba esta instructora, y lo tranquilas y naturales que eran sus clases, sin forzar, y con un acercamiento muy individual, decidí también comenzar a usar esa bella combinación de disciplina y fluir. Me pareció una forma maravillosa de conectar con mi cuerpo, mi respiración y movimientos (¡como en la apnea!), desconectando de las frustraciones e impotencia de la situación del confinamiento, dejando ir, y siendo mucho más agradecida y apreciativa del ahora y de lo que tengo y soy. Kassandra Reinhardt, 11 años practicando yoga como una manera de cuidar su salud física, mental y emocional – «el yoga cura» Sinceramente, no recuerdo cuándo fue la primera vez que realicé yoga. Quizás fue cuando tenía unos cinco años y comencé a practicar gimnasia rítmica… los calentamientos y estiramientos eran muy similares. Puede que fuera antes. Tal vez durante aquella clase en un gimnasio, o en el instituto o en la universidad… ¡o cuando entrenaba para mi competición de apnea! Trabajé tanto la concentración y la atención en la respiración y el control del cuerpo… Definitivamente recuerdo estudiarlo y practicarlo cuando dirigía el departamento de Educación Física en un instituto y preparaba a mi alumna Lea para sus exámenes (GCSEs) en yoga. O pudo ser también en los últimos años, con mis compañeros de trabajo, durante nuestras jornadas de diversión en nuestro tiempo libre. La verdad es que podría haberlo estado practicando ¡sin saber si quiera que «yoga» era el nombre de aquello que estaba haciendo! Entonces me pregunté, ¿cuándo comienza uno realmente a hacer yoga? Imagino que desde los comienzos. ¿Quién está más en el aquí y el ahora que un bebé? Anni Taskula La respuesta de Anni me llevó a pensar que incluso a pesar de que durante buena parte de mi vida he tenido un cierto grado de conocimiento sobre esta disciplina ¡no llego a saber ni la mitad de todo lo que hay para saber sobre el yoga! Así que tuve una idea ¿Quién les puede contar mejor cómo se vive el yoga, que individuos que lo conocen y practican, e incluso lo mantienen como estilo de vida? Mis conocimientos, como principiante, son limitados, así que decidí entrevistar a un puñadito de personas bonitas que conozco o que me han servido de inspiración en las redes. Hombres y mujeres de procedencias diferentes que han dedicado parte de su precioso tiempo para ustedes, mis queridos lectores, para compartir una perspectiva sobre el yoga que no encontrarán en libros o navegando por internet. Nuša Molek – Para mí el yoga comenzó como actividad física, para luego convertirse más bien en un estilo de vida. Practiqué el yoga de manera poco constante durante varios años, y ahora llevo practicando constantemente y cada día, durante un año Entonces, ¿qué es el yoga? El yoga es más que una actividad física proveniente de La India – es también una práctica mental y espiritual. Por ello es una práctica genial para el conocido como «mindfulness», o atención plena. La palabra yoga significa unidad, pues simboliza la unión de la mente y la materia. Yoga es la máxima práctica para conectar con nuestras mentes, cuerpos y espíritus Patrick McConnell Para mí el yoga es una filosofía de unidad; unidad con uno mismo, unidad con el entorno físico y energético, unidad con los demás – una concienciación colectiva y conocimiento universal Anni Taskula El yoga es una práctica que me hace sentir bien y en paz conmigo y con el mundo Ricardo Ramos Para mí el yoga es recuperación, sanación, curación… refresca, da fuerza; es ejercicio para el cuerpo y la mente Matt Richardson El yoga es todo: cómo vives tu vida, cómo tratas a otros, cómo te tratas a ti mismo, etc. Es una actitud, una mentalidad de la que parte todo Nuša Molek El yoga es mi filosofía de vida Yassy MM Una herramienta para cuidar el cuerpo y el alma Jan J El yoga es una forma de conexión entre el cuerpo, la mente y el alma Julieta
GoPro – when hero4 won’t turn on!
Diving gear: check. Diving card: check. Insurance card: check. Spoke with the girls: check. Great! Everything is ready for my first time organizing Women’s Dive Day. I am SO looking forward to it! Hold your horses… my GoPro! It’s not working – what is going on? It was not long ago that this problem popped-up last minute and my GoPro was not willing to accompany me on this beautiful day that I was so excited about. It was unbelievable (I like to say «almost magical») that with a little bit of patience -and dependance on others to take and share the pictures I wanted-, following a few steps, GoPro started to work again! 🙂 These are the steps I took: 1.- I removed the mini-SD card and inserted it in my computer. That way, I could secure my images, and also be sure that it was not the SD card which was messing with the camera. 2.- I removed and re-inserted the battery. 3.- Pressed the shutter button (the one to take pictures, as per the image above) for 10 seconds. 4.- Letting go the shutter button, I didn’t touch the camera for about 5 seconds. 5.- Pressed the «mode» button for about 10 seconds. As I did not obtain any response whatsoever from my camera, I moved on to the following step… 6.- I connected my GoPro to a wall socket (NOT to the computer) and put it to charge. I used an USB cable and a charger (in this case an iPhone charger, output 5V and 1A). *It is recommended to charge the camera plugged into the wall, rather than the computer. In my case, immediately and almost magically, the red LED light appeared when I put my camera to charge after the steps above. So… 7.- I left my camera to charge for a few hours until it was fully charged. When the GoPro is fully charged, the LED light will automatically turn off. 8.- When disconnecting the camera, I pushed «mode» button for a few seconds, and the camera turned on. Then, I turned it back off. 9.- Lastly, I waited about 10 seconds, and then introduced my mini-SD card. After 5 seconds, I turned the camera back on, waited another 5 seconds, and tried to take a picture. The camera worked. I tested videoing, and it worked. I checked the camera functionalities and settings, and everything worked as expected. I was so happy! This is how I reseted my GoPro and made it work. I think it is also important to mention that I also emptied my SD card and reseted it. *Disclaimer: The fact that it worked for me does not guarantee that it will work for you. If your camera is showing difficulties or failing, please, do not hesitate to contact GoPro.
GoPro – .lrv & .thm files
Has the following ever happened to you? You download your GoPro pictures and videos to your computer or external hard-drive, and you get some .thm and .lrv files just like these! Isn’t it a bit annoying having no idea of what all of this is about? Actually, it is pretty simple – let me help you with it! These files are just auxiliary files which can help when using the GoPro App. Using which GoPro will I see this? Hero5 Black Hero4 Black and Silver Hero3+ Hero3 HD Hero2 What are .thm? .thm is used as an abbreviation of the word thumbnail (miniatures). .thm files are basically a miniature of a video (.mp4), as image format. It is a frame of said video, a random capture of a specific moment of that video. When you want to select a video with the GoPro App (both on Android and IOS), the App shows a mosaic of mini-images which are captures that belong to each video you have recorded with your GoPro – that way, the clip you are looking for will be identified easier, and the App rendering will also be optimized. To check this, you can pick any .thm file and change it to .jpg (example: GOPR0623.thm becoming GOPR0623.jpg). You will see the image reduced to 14’577 bytes, and at the following dimensions: 160 x 120. When you download the original file into your computer, the .thm file can be erased no worries, as it only occupies some space in your drive. UNLESS you will use the App. Then, it will be convenient to keep them. What are .lrv? .lrv are the low resolution videos. .lrv files are video files, just the same as the original .mp4 but lower resolution. They are used like that, mainly, to optimize previsualization, again with the GoPro App. Therefore, the clip will be the same duration, just its size will be smaller, as it can be seen in the image above. To check this, you can switch .lrv for .mp4 (eg. GOPR0623.lrv becoming GOPR0623.mp4) – the file will be lighter and its dimensions will be reduced to 432 x 240. These files can be automatically generated, like with the previously mentioned cameras, or depending on resolution (in 5 Black or 4 Black or Silver). This file can be erased, as long as the original is being saved – Remember! You cannot expand the size of these reduced files. I hope this helps!! 🙂
GoPro – mi hero4 no se enciende
Tengo el equipo, la tarjeta del seguro, mi certificación de buceo, avisé a las chicas… genial, todo listo para esta primera celebración del Día de la Mujer en el Buceo. ¡Qué ganas! Ah, sí, me falta la GoPro… Ay, ¿qué pasa? ¡No enciende! Hace poco me llevé un buen susto cuando mi GoPro decidió no querer encender durante un par de días. Casi que mágicamente, después de aplicar un poco más de paciencia y de depender de otros para que saquen las fotos que me gustan, siguiendo un par de pasos, mi GoPro volvió a funcionar 🙂 Esto es lo que hice: 1.- Extraje la tarjeta mini-SD y la inserté en mi ordenador, con lo que me aseguré de que no era la tarjeta lo que hacía fallar a la cámara, y de que no perdía algo si tenía material en la tarjeta. 2.- Extraje y volví a insertar la batería. 3.- Mantuve presionado el botón del obturador (con el que se sacan las fotos) durante unos 10 segundos. 4.- Al soltar el botón del obturador, no toqué la cámara durante unos 5 segundos. 5.- Luego presioné el botón del modo (el de delante que pone «mode») durante unos 10 segundos también. Al no obtener respuesta alguna, continué con el siguiente paso… 6.- Conecté mi GoPro a la pared – NO al ordenador – y la puse a cargar, usando el cable USB y un cargador (en ese caso concreto fue un cargador iPhone con salida «output» de 5V y 1A). *Es recomendable cargar la cámara enchufada a la pared, mejor que al ordenador. En mi caso, ahí, casi mágicamente, me apareció la luz LED roja que suele aparecer cuando pongo a cargar mi cámara. Así que: 7.- Dejé cargar mi cámara unas horas, hasta que se cargó completamente. Señal de ello es que cuando la GoPro se carga completamente, la luz LED se apaga. 8.- Al desconectarla, pulsé el botón de encendido («mode»), dejándolo fijo unos segundos, y la cámara encendió. 9.- Para finalizar, volví a apagar la cámara, esperé unos diez segundos, e introduje una tarjeta mini-SD. Tras esperar cinco segundos, volví a encender la cámara, esperé otros cinco segundos y probé a sacar una foto. La cámara reaccionó. Probé a hacer vídeo y también grabó. Curioseé las funcionalidades de la cámara, y ya todo funcionaba bien. ¡Qué alegría! Así es como reseteé la GoPro y logré hacerla funcionar. Cabe destacar que también vacié la tarjeta y la reseteé. *Disclaimer: Que me haya funcionado a mí no da garantía de que te funcione. Si tienes graves problemas, por favor, no dudes en contactar con GoPro.
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