This morning we got up very early to visit the volcano. The volcano is in the middle of a lake that Tagaytay overlooks. It is a gorgeous scenic view from where we live.
The group was numbered 6. Two Italians visiting their aunt, a member of the Focolare movement that lives here in Tagaytay, Attim and the driver, and Michael and I.
In order to get to the volcano we took a Focolare vehicle (a very nice modern car) and went down the mountain that Tagaytay is located on. It was such a windy road that Michael and I were both thankful we don’t get motion sickness (this attribute came in handy later on as well). After this we stopped to meet Attim’s aunt who set us up with a boat to take us across the lake to the volcano and to our surprise would help us find a guide to take us to the inside of the volcano. This was a special treat because not everyone normally gets to do this, and inside the volcano is another smaller lake with some hot springs.
The boat ride was extremely choppy but so much fun, and it took us about 40 mins to reach the volcanic island. The hike to the inside took us another 60 mins and was tough because we had to climb up the side of a crater. It was just an amazing experience, and well worth the work and time. The lake was beautiful and peaceful, and pretty warm (although I expected it to be warmer).
There are still people who live on the volcanic island even though it is only dormant. There livelihood is giving tours or making charcoal. They are very, very poor, but very friendly. Offering us drinks (which we declined unsure of how our stomachs might react) and seats after our long hike (which we accepted).
We were treated to a lunch in a nice restaurant by the Italian visitors. It was delicious but Michael was still hungry, haha. We had to eat again when we got home.
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