May 18, 2008

• Beth and Alex, I know y’all were disappointed not to have been posted to Italy.

  But lemme tell you, the LORD knew what He was doing.  Have you read about the trash problem in Naples, where the base is located?

  Naples rubbish crisis sparks health fears.

  The U.S. military in Naples is testing tap water and soil because of
  health worries from that city’s pileup of sometimes smoldering rubbish.

  Samples were taken earlier this month from sinks and yards of
  residences used by Navy and civilian military employees, Navy
  spokeswoman Lt. Cmdr. Wendy Snyder said Sunday.

  [snip]
  

  Collectors stopped picking up Naples’ trash in December because dumps are full.

  
  Tons of garbage is blocking many sidewalks and streets in the center of
  Naples and its suburbs, forcing residents to sometimes wade through
  knee-high trash. Angry residents have taken to burning rubbish,
  knocking over refuse bins and dumping bags of refuse in the countryside.

  
  Hoteliers are complaining that tourists are canceling reservations or
  checking out early after smelling the stench as the weather warms.

  Mercy Maud!  Can you imagine? 

  • 12:48 pm
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