The walks to the top of the volcano were cancelled due to storms (apparently lightening and active volcanoes isn’t a good match!) so we did a more gentle trek along the south side of Mount Etna.
We hiked past former lava flows...
...old craters...
...local foliage, including the spiky ‘mother-in-law’ flower...
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| 'The view!' |
The ground underfoot was all volcanic stone and ash...
Stopping for a picnic lunch on the way back...
Before checking out the volcanic rock jewellery back at base camp (with a mug of hot tea!)
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