vulcanos

september 7 2007

My second teacher at school was a marvellous lady.
She was interested in her pupils and she was teaching with all she had.

When she taught us about vulcanos she took us to the woods and at a sand dune she constructed a vulcano in such a way that I've never ever had trouble explaining the working of vulcanos to children.

At high school I had to write and present a paper within a day and as the choice for a subject was free I had no doubt: vulcanos it would be.

I wrote and wrote, constructed a vulcano of coloured paper, and got a gingerbread as first prize for the best presentation.

I'm sure you won't be surprised that I have taught my kids all about the subject and they impress their teachers in the same inspiring way and my teacher did me so many years ago.

It's a pity I've never been able to visit a working vulcano, but internet has opened a rich world for my hobby.

A couple of years ago I started watching Mt. St. Helens through the webcam of the Johnston Ridge Observatory.
Recently they added a high definition camera with full size (1024x768) images.

Watching the vulcano before going to bed provides me a feeling of rest.
Whatever goes on in the world, nature lives its own life.