Climb up the steep paths of Vulcano island, home of Hephaestus and his servants, the Cyclops!
First pass through the black hashes of his forge, then take a rest on the iron-rich stones of the crest.
Here on the top boric acid, ammonium chloride and sulfur will poison your lungs and blind your sight!
Here on the top fumaroles will steam your feet and the stink will afflict your nose.
Follow the guide through the deadly steam and complete the round on the crater ring,
And before the sun will set, have a last look to the mighty Cratere della Fossa, where the blacksmith of Gods once forged the chariot of Sun and the arrows of Apollo …
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