Ice skating rink in Pontebba

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10 January 2020

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Ice skating rink in Pontebba

Winter: there is a strong appeal in the comforting image of ourselves wrapped up in a cosy blanket, with a hot cup of tea in our hands; however there is still a flicker of “wanting to do something”, even outdoors, to experience a season that can offer suggestive images of snow-covered landscapes.

So, let's go, off to the mountains. Winter days, however, have a snag: they are short, even when you want to carry on moving. On our return from a quick trip to Austria, by the light of dusk, we pass through Pontebba. The chance for a break with a drink of hot chocolate flavoured with orange and cinnamon turns into an opportunity to carry on the fun of a perfect Sunday: the Palaghiaccio skating rink awaits us.

The facility is well cared for and efficient, it can be used at various times of the day and offers skate rental, and aids for beginners: from helmets to cute “penguin supports”, that help children in their first skating experience.
Between opening sessions to the public, the surface of the rink is smoothed over, while in the changing rooms, there is friendly chatter between customers and managers, waiting for the next opening time.

We observe: there are families with children all wrapped up and excited, teenagers taking selfies with their inevitable mobile phones, experienced skaters and then us, impromptu visitors.
Personally, I haven’t worn skates for a lifetime, but I can’t wait to glide along that smooth surface to the rhythm of the music. And, as I imagined, despite the uncertainty of the first few metres, fun is not far away.

We skate for an hour and a half, with gloves, that as time goes by reach for the safety-rail less and less, we get more breathless and our cheeks get redder. There are those who twirl with ease, those who have fun acting like champions and those who, like me, alternate a confident pace with sudden slips: no matter our level of preparation, when our gazes meet we all smile at each other.

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I was born in Trieste, where I went to art school, then in 2004 I left my job with the La Contrada repertory theatre and moved. I work in the mass retailing sector but I still love the world of culture and exploring my surroundings. I indulge my passions by singing in a gospel choir and writing.