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Italy: Tuscany - The Carrara Marble Quarries Part 3
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Oct 5, 2023 11:48:19   #
kpmac Loc: Ragley, La
 
Really nice, Mark. The disassembly of mountains.

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Oct 5, 2023 15:50:09   #
Bubalola Loc: Big Apple, NY
 
srfmhg wrote:
After exploring the first quarry and learning about the mining techniques (see my previous post) we re-boarded the 4x4s to visit a second quarry. Seeing this magnificent stone up close and being able to observe this vast industrial operation was a treat for me and Gail and, as you can imagine, I took many photos from all angles. The clouds were building but fortunately we stayed dry - except when I violated the first rule of photography (not looking down) and stepped into a pool of marble mud, totally covering my new Hokas in white.

For more images of the Tuscan countryside between Florence and Carrara as well as Carrara Town, the road up the mountain, and the quarry tour, please see my previous posts:
https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-787003-1.html#14175832
https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-787105-1.html
https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-787428-1.html
https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-787548-1.html#14186607
https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-787640-1.html
https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-787821-1.html
https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-787902-1.html#14194111
https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-788002-1.html#14195991

I hope you enjoy these!
Mark
After exploring the first quarry and learning abou... (show quote)


One .more fine set, Mark!

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Oct 5, 2023 18:53:01   #
srfmhg Loc: Marin County, CA
 
MosheR wrote:
I look st those mountains and see mountains. They look at those mountains and see countertops. Very interesting shots. Sorry about your shoes.


Thanks very much Mel. Thankfully my shoes recovered at our next hotel stop with lots of scrubbing under running water.

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Oct 7, 2023 21:33:07   #
topcat Loc: Alameda, CA
 
Interesting set, something that is not always seen

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Oct 8, 2023 16:13:50   #
Sylvias Loc: North Yorkshire England
 
What a great experience Mark, another excellent and interesting set.

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Oct 8, 2023 18:23:33   #
srfmhg Loc: Marin County, CA
 
topcat wrote:
Interesting set, something that is not always seen


Thanks very much Tom We thought it rather unique and really enjoyed the sights.

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Oct 8, 2023 18:23:59   #
srfmhg Loc: Marin County, CA
 
Sylvias wrote:
What a great experience Mark, another excellent and interesting set.


Thank you so much Sylvia.

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Oct 11, 2023 22:24:40   #
dj moore Loc: Florida panhandle
 
I liked Gail at the start again and she looks so happy. I fear I'd go blind from the brightness of all that white, but I also noticed that the workers do not appear white powder-coated or at least have little residue buildup on their work clothes. It must be fascinating learning just how to cut the marble so exacting. I bet they kid each other about their masterful perfection, it they do any of that peer competition.

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Oct 12, 2023 20:57:03   #
srfmhg Loc: Marin County, CA
 
dj moore wrote:
I liked Gail at the start again and she looks so happy. I fear I'd go blind from the brightness of all that white, but I also noticed that the workers do not appear white powder-coated or at least have little residue buildup on their work clothes. It must be fascinating learning just how to cut the marble so exacting. I bet they kid each other about their masterful perfection, it they do any of that peer competition.


Thanks very much DJ. They do work with precision!

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