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My first time to post as a photo hunter.
This is the original Mayon Volcano and the Cagsawa Ruins that can be seen here in my hometown Albay. I am so proud to say that I am living near this amazing view.
In 1814, Mt. Mayon, in the province of Albay, the Philippines, erupted and devastated the surrounding communities. This is what remained of the Cagsawa church, whose bellfry has remained standing as a mute testimony of the enormous disaster caused by flowing lava. Some 1,200 people sought sanctuary in the church, thinking that they would be saved from the fury of Mayon volcano. All of them died. One could imagine that, in their last moment, they struggled to climb to this bellfry as others below tried to pull them down. It must be a tragic, horrifying experience. ~http://www.hawaii.edu/cps/maycag.html
19 Comments
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Gattina commented on September 29, 2007 at 5:08 pm
Wow ! that looks impressive and beautiful !
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Melli commented on September 29, 2007 at 6:48 pm
Gorgeous! What a unique view!
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A. commented on September 29, 2007 at 7:15 pm
A wonderful view and a very interesting post. How lucky you are to be living near there.
Welcome to the Photo Hunt:)
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Tracey commented on September 29, 2007 at 7:37 pm
Wow, that is a beautiful photo!
Welcome to Photo Hunters!!
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Yen commented on September 29, 2007 at 9:03 pm
Beautiful,D! Great shot:)
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Dragonheart commented on September 29, 2007 at 9:52 pm
That is a beautiful photo! What a horrible tragedy, when the volcano interrupted. Thanks for sharing that bit of history with us and welcome to the Photo Hunt!
My original photo.
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Buge commented on September 29, 2007 at 10:34 pm
Welcome to Photo Hunters Diane! That’s a really beautiful photo!
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lutchi commented on September 29, 2007 at 10:56 pm
I would really love to see that place so much.
mine is up at My Two Cents Worth and
The Four Seasons Of My Life I hope You can visit me too. TC
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Heather commented on September 29, 2007 at 11:01 pm
Wow, this is stunning. Welcome to the photo hunt.
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SnoopyTheGoon commented on September 29, 2007 at 11:24 pm
A place of beauty indeed.
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And Miles To Go... commented on September 29, 2007 at 11:39 pm
very beautiful!! wonderful photo.
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carver commented on September 30, 2007 at 12:25 am
Very interesting post and photograph. Also, quite original.
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Katrin commented on September 30, 2007 at 12:38 am
This is a wonderful picture! We are planning to go to the Philippines soon, and now this is definately on the list. Beautiful!
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captain lifecruiser commented on September 30, 2007 at 2:07 am
OH, very interesting - and sad. What a horror experience, much like other disasters - like the Titanic ship that did sink. That’s why I still haven’t seen that movie….
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PowersTwinB commented on September 30, 2007 at 2:08 am
Wow, youre right, this is an amazing view to live with! Just beautiful! Welcome to Photo Hunters! Youre going to have a great time! My photo is up, please come and visit
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Samantah & Tigger commented on September 30, 2007 at 2:46 am
Wow, what history! That is a very original picture for this weeks hunt! Welcome to Photo Hunt! We have a lot of fun.
Your FL furiends,
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Nita commented on September 30, 2007 at 3:20 am
Nice photo sis. Thanks for stopping by! Mine is up too…visit me if you have a chance!
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cindy commented on September 30, 2007 at 3:58 am
Wow that is one spectacular view. Welcome to the hunt.
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changeiam commented on October 03, 2007 at 9:02 pm
Wow what a lovely shot and thanks for sharing and welcome to Photohunt