Eden Appartements

The Little Canopies on the Chimney Pots

by scottishvisitor

Looking at the roof tops here in Going and probably most other villages - I noticed little canopies covering the chimney pots. I did wonder at first what was their purpose and asked Kenny - well he didn't know but an elderly resident who had overheard us was happy to tell me all about them. The canopy is made of steel and their purpose is to help with clearing snow off the roofs during winter. All very simple really - the fire inside the house heats the canopy as the heat rises through the chimney - thus melting the snow - creating some warm water which melts some of the snow on the roof. The gentleman also said they sometimes have to get on the roof with a shovel when thick snow is impacted on the roofs. All very difficult to imagine while viewing through blue skies but makes perfect sense = Thank you Old Chap for passing on the knowledge.

Going to Going

by scottishvisitor

"Going but I must return"

Setting of for a walk from Ellmau on a beautiful sun filled day with gorgeous blue skies we discovered the tiny but charming little village of Going. It maybe gone now from my sight but will remain a special place in my heart and my memory.