The Beautiful Sunken Cemetary
If you have seen movies with a large cross in the middle of the sea, then you’re probably looking at the glorious sunken cemetery at Camiguin. Due to a fatal volcanic eruption of Mount Vulcan, the sea now hides the old capital, which was founded during the Spanish era.
According to local historians, Mount Vulcan had four historic eruptions. The first one was in 1827 but records of this eruption were nil. The second one was in 1862 when thick ashes from the crater flowed and overtook people who were fleeing towards the sea, resulting in 326 fatalities. The third one started in 1871. Previous experience had taught some of the Camiguin people of the dangerous whims of Mount Vulcan. Thus, when earthquakes were felt, they fled as far away as possible from the volcano, but some stayed behind. There were spasmodic eruptions and the people who fled decided to stay away until the time when the volcano finally subsided in 1875. But when they returned, they have lost their land and their friends.
The scene is simply dramatic as the sun rises and sets. Its amazingly beautiful and captivating to see such an intense view. Aside from that Camiguin also offers the best white beaches in the Philippines. You can reach Camiguin either from a boat or by plane.
02/06/2010 at 6:44 pm
[...] Five Protoscar Unveils the LAMPO2 Miley’s 9 Year Old Sister to Start Lingerie Line For Kids The Beautiful Sunken Cemetary PBA Update: Ginebra wins over Talk N Text via Default Compensation and Benefits Training: [...]
02/06/2010 at 6:45 pm
[...] Five Protoscar Unveils the LAMPO2 Miley’s 9 Year Old Sister to Start Lingerie Line For Kids The Beautiful Sunken Cemetary PBA Update: Ginebra wins over Talk N Text via Default Compensation and Benefits Training: [...]