Here we are at the iconic Cagsawa Ruins in Albay. Luckily, my bros-in-law are free to take me and the kids around. Awe-inspiring. Panoramic. The majestic Mt. Mayon stands high and mighty against the bell tower, the only prominant part of the church that remains. The looming volcano is almost like a ghostly reminder of what happened to the church and Albay when it erupted in 1814. It is said that buried under the ruins are people who sought refuge during the eruption, when there was nowhere else to go. Along with the buried church are people, artifacts, treasure and some said, gold.
The Spanish had an early church here in 1587 but was burned by the Dutch in 1636, when they ransacked the towns boardering Legazpi Bay. So this second installation was built in 1724. Not meant to be.
The Spanish had an early church here in 1587 but was burned by the Dutch in 1636, when they ransacked the towns boardering Legazpi Bay. So this second installation was built in 1724. Not meant to be.
Look at what this little boy is doing. Miguelito talaga!
This is said to be the site of the original church's cross at the entrance.
Mayon is partially covered by the thick clouds, but it's still beautiful and it's so big it's scary! I can almost imagine what will happen when this erupts.
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