Spelunking the Club Med Da Balaia, Portugal

Part of the water filtration system for the pools. cm-pogl_big-water-filter.jpg	Trash chute and a small air conditioning condenser cm-pogl_blowers-n-chute.jpg	This pitch dark tunnel, illuminated only by our flash, went on for several hundred feet. There are doors along the tunnel, but we passed them by. cm-pogl_darktunnel1.jpg	Standby Diesel power for emergency and hydraulic elevator pumps. cm-pogl_diesel-powered-ac.jpg
More water filters. The resort has also a sauna. cm-pogl_dual-water-filter.jpg	A good old-fashioned fire hose, ready for action. cm-pogl_firehose.jpg	I don't know what the itch'n putt activity is, but it's outdoors and it was raining, so no investigation.. A European pastime of some sort I imagine. cm-pogl_itchnputt.jpg	This maintenance tunnel was at the end of the long dark tunnel. cm-pogl_maint-tunnel1.jpg
The power control system 1. Power is 220V 50Hz in the rooms. cm-pogl_power1.jpg	The power control system 2. Power is 220V 50Hz in the rooms. cm-pogl_power2.jpg	There are several smaller pumps, valves, and a big vat of some sort. Possibly the place to add chlorine or softener to the water? The tap water is somewhat yellow. Everyone drinks bottled water, or wine. cm-pogl_pump-area.jpg	Medium size pumps feed the Laundry facility. cm-pogl_pumps.jpg
Live steam distribution header for the laundry. cm-pogl_steam-dist1.jpg	Live steam distribution header for the laundry. cm-pogl_steam-dist2.jpg	The holy grail of all spelunkers: a steam tunnel. cm-pogl_steam-tunnel.jpg	One of several stainless steel water tanks for hot water. cm-pogl_water-tank1.jpg

We regret that we were unable to obtain images of the boiler room or the telephone switch. (The rheum fonez were all Alcatel, our favorite brand.)

The people of Portugal are very friendly, and English is widely spoken. I think you would like them.

Always keep in mind when spelunking that you are a guest. *never* touch any equipment, and always be polite.