Cassibile, Sicily, Italy, July 2021
The Cava Grande de Cassibile nature reserve is truly a marvel. I felt like I was in the Gorges du Verdon, not for the river but for the atmosphere...
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The descent seems smooth at first but with the heat, 38°C (100°F), at first it was strenuous. Then, the descent is more difficult with a sheltered part, under the trees. And then, we hear the water, we hope to see it soon. We can see it but it still seems far away.
And finally, we are there. Clear water just waiting to welcome me despite its freshness. I managed to get the water up to my chest but I didn't go any further. You have to arrive early, ideally, be there around 9am. At 1pm., it was starting to get crowded, with many children. It was time to leave because paradise quickly turned into hell. And the hell continued with the comeback. One hour of ascent, a drop of 289m (948ft). You have to take your time, take breaks and above all, drink...
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