Field Trip Day 2 - Aci Castello
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Our last stop is the Aci Castello promontory, which contains a
thick sequence of pillow basalts deposited in shallow water
and a horizontal fossil surface representing a terrace cut
into the pillow lava.
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Inge, being an Aeronautical Engineer, got excited about this
helicopter that flew by while we were approaching the prominentory.
Not wanting to be left out, I thought I had better photograph it
too.
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The pillow lava of Aci Castello viewed from below.
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Gian explaining the significance of the pillow lavas and
terraces.
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The paleosurface of a wave-cut terrace cut into the pillow unit.
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A view of the promontory from the other side.
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Then back up to street level..
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Where Gian suggests that it would be a good time
for the 'official' Field Trip photo.
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And then a quick briefing on the evenings activities before
heading for the workshop venue to check into our hotels
and prepare for the welcome cocktail party.
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The Welcome Cocktail
After checking in to our respective hotels, we all meet at
the Grand Hotel Baia Verde for the Welcome Cocktail.
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Stefania and Pio taking care of the registration formalities.
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Our guest speaker, Dr Gentry Lee of JPL (the one with the mysterious
halo on the right) is
introduced..
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Dr. Gentry Lee giving his speech on the Exploration of Mars.
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After the welcome cocktail, Inge and I Joined Ljuba for dinner at
a resturant near her hotel.
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