I hear that Etna has been erupting. It’s causing problems. Or rather, people flocking to see the eruption are causing problems:
“Thousands of tourists have flocked to Mount Etna to watch spectacular eruptions on the volcano, but some people are blocking streets and preventing rescue services from reaching those in need of assistance, the local authorities have said.
Sicily’s head of regional civil protection, Salvo Cocina, described the tourism of recent days at Etna as “wild” and “extremely dangerous”, warning that day-trippers drawn by the exceptional views had parked their cars along narrow streets, impeding rescue vehicles.
In a post on Facebook on Sunday night, Cocina said the flow of people had created “a wild scene with cars crowding the narrow roads, a traffic standstill … and rescue vehicles unable to pass”. He added: “As darkness falls, the situation becomes extremely dangerous, with rising risks of falls and people sinking into the snow.””
I’ve seen Etna in eruption, but always from a distance. It looks very beautiful but I really don’t feel a need to see it close at hand. Lava is dangerous stuff!
Today we’ve been visiting Berkhamstead castle, or what remains of it. It was built by Willian the Conqueror’s brother apparently, so what remains is rather old. It covers a large area and must have been impressive in its heyday. Here are some photos:
The bridge over the canal at Berkhamstead is also impressive.
Life goes on. Stay safe and well, everyone!
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