Stromboli....The Oldest Lighthouse

Traveling south from the Italian Island of Ischia we made straightway for the Island of Stromboli. How we love the islands!!! Stromboli is probably the "oldest lighthouse in the world". It is the oldest "active" volcano from ancient times to the present and guided Odysseus towards the Strait of Messina. Unlike Vesuvius, Etna, and Mt. St. Helens it releases its pressure bit by bit, day by day, instead of building up to a big bang. A beautiful island with a very small village that we anchored off of.

How fortunate for us to be anchored here with the natures fireworks on full moon. As sun set we sailed to the other side of the island (the active volcano side), catching a spectacular sunset.





Along the back side we caught this picture of the smoke plumes billowing above the cone but unfortunately our camera couldn't focus on the actual fire display once it got dark. But you'll just have to take our word for it--- it was fiery and spectacular and quite a celebration for Mother Moon........














We were in awe floating on water between the fiery sunset, fire billowing into the sky and the fullness of the moon. Awe-struck and oh so thankful....We have a beautiful Mother!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


It was an unusual experience to wake up and see volcanic ash all over the boat. We have had lots of "things" dirty the boat....... but ash......that's a first.

Stromboli...........thank you!