Tags

, , , , , , ,

321019_284442864903897_795008718_n

The bare structure of the bell tower is among the remnants of the ruined Cagsawa Church, which was destroyed during the violent eruption of Mayon on February 1, 1814.

314594_284442451570605_666631183_n 298890_284442254903958_693338621_n

I can’t imagine how the people of Cagsawa could’ve felt when they trooped to the church for refuge that fateful day.

319200_284444178237099_1253486693_n 304205_284444228237094_1605434649_n

They will offer to take photos with your camera and they don’t ask for any specific price —-donation will do. And they know many tricks too.They will tell you on what spot to go and what to do. All it also takes is one click for each frame and that’s it.

310112_284446304903553_1241662161_n

The cross commemorates all the lost lives during the eruption.

310507_284446148236902_868604127_n

According to local stories, 1,200 people died within the confines of the church alone.

321417_284432934904890_915686057_n