For seven days I was a volunteer. With six other friends with a capital We have had a hand in the field of Sassa airport.
But first things first. After the earthquake of April 6, many organizations have rallied to send resources, goods and people in L'Aquila and the other countries affected by the earthquake. The Italian Alpine Club, of which I'ma member, has been mobilized to this effect. In particular, the delegation of Abruzzo has been started to acquire the names of members who wanted to be available for one shift camps with displaced people. So when Conrad Colantoni, our chairman of the Chamber, contacted me and asked if I was available I, like many others, I have not even thought about it for a while and I said yes.
The fateful moment of my arrival in Sassa arrives April 28, in one of the many day of rain that followed after the earthquake. The camp is situated a stone's throw from the river Raio on a large lawn, the rain and the continuous change of media have turned the narrow road with gravel entering the field in a muddy swamp. The tents are so many, over 400 people sleeping here, there is a large white tent where we eat lunch and dinner, where the days are so many guys do for school.
Immediately behind the dining tent is a large camp kitchen with stove, pots, stoves, vented, a large tent and a cold storage warehouse. We do not know yet but will spend most of our days here. Nearly all because we initially deployed in groups of two neighboring fields in some Sassa than the airport. Are the fields of its surroundings, I direct and Luke come in Genzano di Sassa where there is a field with 200 people, Nino and Giuseppe go to Santa Maria Poggio while Massimo and his wife are the intended Palombara. By Luke
understand now that the activity in the field of Genzano is very low, it is essentially going to take lunch and dinner at the great table at Sassa Scalo, bring them up in Genzano and distribute them to residents in the area. For two used to be on the move as we are now seems a little 'while, and then agree with the locals decide to give our willingness to work in the large table of the field of Sassa. Luke is accustomed to working in the kitchen because of its activities as manager of refuge and I'm not sure if I get scared I peel potatoes or wash dishes.
So already the next morning to begin work at the table with a nice group of the National Association of Trento and Feltre Alpini. The work is not much and you are never still, from 7 am to 10 pm there is always something to do, even the greatest, the Nino and join us soon and after a few days added to the group, Claudio. I think we peeled potatoes equal to half the output of the Basin Fucino, clean amount of eggplant ever known in my life and washed peppers, tomatoes and salad equal to what we may be able to consume in 10 lives.
said so, it seems that we are tired and simply. But when I think back to work Sassa remember most lighthearted moments, the jokes and moments of intimacy we opened in each other. I learned about Maximus, Claudius and the special people for the simplicity and naturalness with which they know the next opening. Nino, was a revelation, the oldest of us proved to be a youngster to the enthusiasm and the readiness with which he reacted to stimuli that camp life gives us all the time. Giuseppe was an example of patience and determination, almost alone has managed the camp for a week between Santa Maria Poggio disputes within the country, the constant cold that gripped the field and engaging in many activities both internal projects for both kids and adults. Finally Luke with which I am a friend for some time already, this experience has donated even more by opening further to each other.
But in addition to the personal aspects, I am pleased to have made this experience because I finally understood what the Civil Defense, a large organization made up of people who donate their skills and their time to do something for others. A delightful setting in which no one disgusted to do the tasks most humble and where everyone can feel important. There are no recommended or higher, everyone is equal to another and all are tirelessly committed to a common purpose. I'm just a name among the many volunteers that I met, Happy Flat. And 'he who has coordinated and made sure that the volunteers of the Italian Alpine Club - Abruzzo could be of help here in L'Aquila. I hope you call us again.
But first things first. After the earthquake of April 6, many organizations have rallied to send resources, goods and people in L'Aquila and the other countries affected by the earthquake. The Italian Alpine Club, of which I'ma member, has been mobilized to this effect. In particular, the delegation of Abruzzo has been started to acquire the names of members who wanted to be available for one shift camps with displaced people. So when Conrad Colantoni, our chairman of the Chamber, contacted me and asked if I was available I, like many others, I have not even thought about it for a while and I said yes.
The fateful moment of my arrival in Sassa arrives April 28, in one of the many day of rain that followed after the earthquake. The camp is situated a stone's throw from the river Raio on a large lawn, the rain and the continuous change of media have turned the narrow road with gravel entering the field in a muddy swamp. The tents are so many, over 400 people sleeping here, there is a large white tent where we eat lunch and dinner, where the days are so many guys do for school.
Immediately behind the dining tent is a large camp kitchen with stove, pots, stoves, vented, a large tent and a cold storage warehouse. We do not know yet but will spend most of our days here. Nearly all because we initially deployed in groups of two neighboring fields in some Sassa than the airport. Are the fields of its surroundings, I direct and Luke come in Genzano di Sassa where there is a field with 200 people, Nino and Giuseppe go to Santa Maria Poggio while Massimo and his wife are the intended Palombara. By Luke
understand now that the activity in the field of Genzano is very low, it is essentially going to take lunch and dinner at the great table at Sassa Scalo, bring them up in Genzano and distribute them to residents in the area. For two used to be on the move as we are now seems a little 'while, and then agree with the locals decide to give our willingness to work in the large table of the field of Sassa. Luke is accustomed to working in the kitchen because of its activities as manager of refuge and I'm not sure if I get scared I peel potatoes or wash dishes.
So already the next morning to begin work at the table with a nice group of the National Association of Trento and Feltre Alpini. The work is not much and you are never still, from 7 am to 10 pm there is always something to do, even the greatest, the Nino and join us soon and after a few days added to the group, Claudio. I think we peeled potatoes equal to half the output of the Basin Fucino, clean amount of eggplant ever known in my life and washed peppers, tomatoes and salad equal to what we may be able to consume in 10 lives.
said so, it seems that we are tired and simply. But when I think back to work Sassa remember most lighthearted moments, the jokes and moments of intimacy we opened in each other. I learned about Maximus, Claudius and the special people for the simplicity and naturalness with which they know the next opening. Nino, was a revelation, the oldest of us proved to be a youngster to the enthusiasm and the readiness with which he reacted to stimuli that camp life gives us all the time. Giuseppe was an example of patience and determination, almost alone has managed the camp for a week between Santa Maria Poggio disputes within the country, the constant cold that gripped the field and engaging in many activities both internal projects for both kids and adults. Finally Luke with which I am a friend for some time already, this experience has donated even more by opening further to each other.
But in addition to the personal aspects, I am pleased to have made this experience because I finally understood what the Civil Defense, a large organization made up of people who donate their skills and their time to do something for others. A delightful setting in which no one disgusted to do the tasks most humble and where everyone can feel important. There are no recommended or higher, everyone is equal to another and all are tirelessly committed to a common purpose. I'm just a name among the many volunteers that I met, Happy Flat. And 'he who has coordinated and made sure that the volunteers of the Italian Alpine Club - Abruzzo could be of help here in L'Aquila. I hope you call us again.
Marco Flammini Minute
On the site of subsection CAI Pietracamela find this story and that of Luke. Who wants to read it just going to link this
Following are some photos of the days spent in this wonderful experience.
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office at Camp Pagliara 
dinner in the tent warehouse 
The tent camp Sassa call 
The field of Colle di Sassa 
The field of Poggio S. Maria 
Cooking Sheep to callara 
The big tent camp Sassa airport. here as well as eating it goes to school, start and shows are organized
group of volunteers of Civil Defence 
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