Mount Etna in 2001

[angieh]

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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http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc44/angieh_bucket/Holidays/img125.jpg

Hope you like!

[dinahsmum]

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.

[Mags]

Brrrrr ... looks cold up there!

[alexgirl73]

gorgeous, but I thought the same as DM lol.

[calismum]

Thanks for sharing. What beautiful scenery. Have to say I was with the barren view as well. It does look cold though.

[dandysmom]

Great pics! I too thought of it as barren and windswept, didn't realize it got such a snow cover.

[angieh]

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.

[Elaine]

Stunning pictures Angie:D

[yola]

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