Stunning Sicily October 2021, Day 3

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Ciao from Stunning Sicily, Day 3! We had the clearest weather I’ve seen in a long time on Mount Etna for our volcano excursion. It was truly exceptional! My groups often ask why they have to wake up so early for their Etna excursion. Well, today proved why–the night air clears out the smog from the always-fuming volcano, so in the early part of the day, you have the best chances to see clear views of the summit. As the day goes on, the sky becomes cloudy from the smoke, and the visibility wanes. So, a sunset tour may sound like a good idea, but I don’t recommend it! This morning was clear blue skies. By 1:30 PM, the grey had taken over, and the visibility was zero.

Meanwhile, our guides from Etna Moving were outstanding as usual. We most certainly connected to the power of Mother Nature today, gaining a deep understanding of how influential one’s environment is to one’s lifestyle and culture–and how much Mamma Etna’s presence influences life in Eastern Sicily.

Thank you Fabrizio and Marco!

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Allison Scola is founder, owner, and curator of Experience Sicily and the Cannoli Crawl. Named one of the experts for the 2019 New York Times Travel Show, Scola writes and lectures on Sicily and leads immersive tours and designs custom itineraries that delight discerning travelers. She has been featured on Rudy Maxa’s World with the Carey’s, America’s #1 Travel Radio Show and as the cannoli expert in the documentary Cannoli, Traditions Around the Table. Scola has lectured about Sicily at University of Pennsylvania, The New School, LIU Post University, Queens College, Westchester Italian Cultural Center, at high schools in the New York City metropolitan area, and at events in New York City.

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