"A Blast From The
Past"
Majestic, Enigmatic
and Stunning : This is how I can initially describe Mt Mayon at first blush.
Adding to the
impressive view and landscape of Mt Mayon is the historic Cagasawa Ruins, the remnant of
the Baroque style Cagsawa (Cagsaua) Church. The famous belfry can be located in
the Municipality of Daraga.
The Cagsawa Church was
greatly damaged after the massive and most destructive eruption of Mt Mayon on 1 Feb 1814 killing
and burying at least 1200 people in the surrounding areas including people who
sought refuge in belfry with pyroclastic materials, lahar and tephra.
Despite its resiliency
after the ferocious eruption of Mt Mayon in 1814, the church had never stood
the test of time because of constant and perennial natural calamities
experienced by the Province of Albay. However, the remainder and relics of the
church can be seen to date.
The view of Mayon can
be perfectly seen in 8 cities/municipalities surrounding it under the Province
of Albay.
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| A perfect snapshot for an elusive volcano. Mt Mayon is sometimes very elusive to other tourists because of billowing clouds. |
