Pico Cão Grande

[huinare]

Fonstad (Atlas of Middle Earth) posits that Orthanc was hewn into a volcanic plug.  Which seems very sensible.

Especially in light of Pico Cão Grande (São Tomé and Príncipe).  DUDE.

Comments

[huinare.livejournal.com]

The fall is how he died? How terrible for your aunt. Yet at risk of sounding cliche, he passed doing something important to him..

I've always liked climbing around on stuff, but there is no way one could get me on a sheer rock face with no ropes. But yes, volcanic rock is much more solid. Rockfall would be the least of one's concerns at a steep angle.

[engarian.livejournal.com]

No, he didn't die in the fall although he was badly injured. He went on to live many years of chemical and emotional abuse and finally died of a heart attack before he turned fifty from years of abuse. It was a kicker because he was the smartest of us all - awarded a full scholarship to Columbia University, qualified for a Fullbright scholarship, and other awards. But he never used his brain, preferring the bottom of a bottle or begging with his guitar on the street corner. Not good.

- Erulisse (one L)

[huinare.livejournal.com]

Ohh.. That must have been difficult for your family to witness, I'm sorry.

[engarian.livejournal.com]

It's history of long ago and certainly wasn't easy but affected my aunt and his sister far more than it did me.

He was my side of the family's issue, and my DH's brother was his side of the family's issue. There is always someone who just can't get their act together.

Most families have some tragedies associated with them and mine is no exception, especially when you dredge back into my own Jewish ancestry during WWII. So...having a cousin who could never get his act together wasn't the worst thing.

- Erulisse (one L)