A couple of
weeks ago, Giovanni Visetti published an article in his Blog Discettazioni Erranti
complaining about a number of ancient rusty metal pylons, and not only, scarring
the landscape of some of the most picturesque walks in this area.
He specifically
identified one along the path to Punta Campanella and others polluting the
views on the way to Jeranto, not forgetting the display of obsolete antennas
and ramshackle abandoned sheds further afield on Faito.
He asked why they
couldn’t be removed: anti-aesthetic, long since unused and potentially even a source of danger as they were.
Well, I am
delighted to report that the first one has disappeared. Not thanks to any
divine intervention from above or to some institution or Company, mortified by his post, springing
into action, but purely thanks to Giovanni’s determination (ever heard the
saying “ a dog with a bone”?). Yesterday Giovanni and a band of willing helpers convened
at the site of the first offending pylon (Punta Campanella) and manually carted
the pieces up the path to a couple of trucks which were waiting to take them
away. (see Giovanni's update)
Due to their
location, the dismantling and removal of the pylons towards Jeranto will be
considerably more complex. However I would happily take a bet that before too
long, Giovanni will manage to accomplish this too, and it will be no mean feat.
Watch this
space, or keep an eye directly on Giovanni’s Blog or the Facebook page Camminate Camminate
NB photos courtesy of Giovanni
NB photos courtesy of Giovanni
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