Badly's photos with the keyword: Rifugio Santa Barbara

This is a natural 'lava tube' that has been extended over the years. Lava, being light, is a natural insulator. In the winter it would be packed with snow, and then in the spring and summer the ice would be carved out and taken into town for sale. Granita!

This is a natural 'lava tube' that has been extended over the years. Lava, being light, is a natural insulator. In the winter it would be packed with snow, and then in the spring and summer the ice would be carved out and taken into town for sale. Granita!

A mountain refuge. There are 2 rooms inside - one full of firewood and the other with benches and a fireplace. The 'well' on the right is actually a tank that gets filled regularly.