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18-04-2009, 03:39 PM   #1

Mount Etna in 2001


I mentioned that I had been up Mount Etna during last Wednesday's Quiz in response to Eileen's question about the world's highest volcano.

Here are some photos - this was in February 2001 before the last big eruption. I am sorry I couldn't find any photos of all the little animal tracks in the snow. It was one of the loveliest areas I have been to. Lower down the volcano, the snow was thigh-deep.








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18-04-2009, 03:52 PM   #2

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Beautiful pics.
February must be an unusual time of year to visit - I must confess I always think of the Etna summit as arid and bare and had never considered it snow-capped.
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18-04-2009, 04:21 PM   #3

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Brrrrr ... looks cold up there!
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18-04-2009, 05:43 PM   #4

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gorgeous, but I thought the same as DM lol.
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18-04-2009, 07:11 PM   #5

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Thanks for sharing. What beautiful scenery. Have to say I was with the barren view as well. It does look cold though.
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18-04-2009, 08:00 PM   #6

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Great pics! I too thought of it as barren and windswept, didn't realize it got such a snow cover.
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18-04-2009, 08:33 PM   #7

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I was trying to remember the elevation, which is all changed now of course. It was a Ramblers' holiday with some hard walking, although it was a medium category. I did not manage it all, but it was a great holiday and I would recommend it to anyone. Particularly good for people on their own. Maybe it was just a very easy, good natured group. I went with a friend who has since passed away and the holiday does have a special place in my memory.
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18-04-2009, 08:43 PM   #8

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Stunning pictures Angie
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18-04-2009, 09:51 PM   #9

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Beautiful pictures Angie and not at all what I'd expected. Obviously warm memories of a lovely holiday too.
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