wandering through the ancient salt pans, i can't help but marvel at how these exclusive crystalline stretches have stood the test of time without letting their beauty diminish. it’s as if nature itself followed some preexplanatory guidelines to create a masterpiece that no art could replicate. as a tourist, it excites me to think about taking up from scratch the art of salt cultivation here, savoring the essence of tradition that makes this place uniquely captivating.