I didn’t want to pay high rent for a flat so I moved into a cave – everyone has the same questions… & no, there’s no loo
A WOMAN who was sick of forking out for high rent prices decided to switch things up and move into a cave.
Lola, who lives in Tenerife, showed off her digs and explained why living in a cave isn’t all doom and gloom.
The social media manager works for Tenerife Horse Rescue and lives in her own cave, along with other volunteers for the charity.
From the outside, the cave doesn’t look too shabby, thanks to the added plants, wooden doors and windows.
But inside it’s a bit darker and Lola’s bed is surrounded by white rocks and sharp edges.
It doesn’t bother her much though, in fact, she confessed she enjoys being so close to nature.
“Living in a cave means breaking all the living structures we have.
“We’re really used to paying high rent for tiny apartments in tiny cities that actually don’t improve out lifestyles,” she said.
Lola and the other volunteers forfeit their luxuries and creature comforts to live in the caves, they even go without normal toilets.
“Our cave dwelling volunteers live happily without electricity, running water or toilets.
“This simplicity allows us to focus on the important things in life like taking care of the animals,” the charity explained on their YouTube channel.
For Lola, it’s about “connecting with nature” and being able to disconnect from the stresses of modern life.
She continued: “Here in my cave I can sleep really deeply and I wake up every morning with a good feeling.”
And although some may think living in a cave must be a nightmare, Lola said it’s not as bad as people think.
“I don’t think living in a cave living in poor conditions, t’s just adapting the building to the environment,” she said.
“It’s a perfect place for living and for me it’s a palace,” she added.