L Aquila
Our hearts go out to all our friends in Italy after the devastating earthquake.
The quake, measuring 6.3 on the Richter scale, was centred on L’Aquila, in the Abruzzo region high up in the Apennine mountains. Tremors were felt as far away as Rome, 63 miles to the north-west.
L’Aquila is a town noted for its architecture and, because it’s only a 90-minute drive from the capital, has traditionally been a popular summer and winter spot for Romans keen on hiking and skiing.
A survivor of the quake, Gabriella De Lucchi, said: “L’Aquila has turned into a ghost town, but Abruzzo people are strong and will react well to the tragedy even if it takes a long time to overcome it. I hope we are not forgotten once the emergency is over and the media have switched off their lights.”
by Andy Moreton
