Cagsawa Ruins

This is the bell tower of the church. We are standing on the roof with almost 1200 people buried below us when the place was buried when Mayon erupted in 1814. We are many kilometres away (see kml) and over 100metres above sea level. People came here for safety because it was the highest point in the area only to be covered and suffocated by ash. You can see Mayon in the background.

Jan 3rd

January 5th 2011
Sorry I've been tardy in the updates folks, but between less than average wireless coverage and a busy couple of days it's not been that easy. First important note - I've switched from Colt 45 to SML (San Mig Light) - shorts are getting too tight. - BTW by light they do NOT mean low alcohol, merely claim fewer calories per serve - still 5% Jan 3 finally saw some nice weather and we traveled ... read more

Asia » Philippines » Albay » Guinobatan

The Philippine Islands became a Spanish colony during the 16th century; they were ceded to the US in 1898 following the Spanish-American War. In 1935 the Philippines became a self-governing commonwealth. Manuel QUEZON was elected President and was ta... ... read more

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