Geo: 37.7153, 14.9867Mount Etna represents unfinished business for me in Sicily, a place I didn't have the time to visit last time around, nor the funds to do a proper tour of the famous volcano. The six-year wait was worth it, as Etna did not disappoint, probably because of our excellent guide, Paolo, from a tour company called Etna Experience. Recommended by the owners of 5 Balconi, our B&B, it couldn't have been a better experience today.It must be tough being a tour guide, always having to spout the same mindless drivel and make the same jokes, but Paolo really did an excellent job of both educating and entertaining us. Sure, Etna offers some breathtaking vistas, but without any context, it's really just another giant mass of rock. Fortunately for us, the original tour we wanted,
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