Mount Hibok-Hikok is the highest point on Camiguin. However, there is a smaller peak, Mount Vulcan. I decided to take a hike up Vulcan this morning, kind of a trail run before I hike Hibok-Hibok tomorrow.
Back in 1950 Mount Hibok erupted and over 3000 people were killed. The trail up to Vulcan is set up as a memorial to these people and in Catholic style it is set up as the stations of the cross.
The stations of the cross depict images of Christ’s crucifixion and resurrection as you hike up the trail. Even though it was bloody hot there were many Filipinos praying along the trail, some of them out loud.
Catholicism is really strong here, probably more than anywhere else I have been. The first ferry I boarded from Cebu to Bohol had the Lord’s Prayer after the safety announcement. Praying on a ferry makes me kind of nervous that the bloody thing often sinks!
The views from the top were pretty good, but they should be even better from the top of Hibok tomorrow. As you can see, it’s hot and sunny with lush green forest. The lighter part of the ocean is coral reef. A lot of places on the island are good for snorkelling and diving.
I'm glad to see that you are having a good time. Are you still planning on going to Palawan?
You're getting very close to Mindanao. I hope you don't get kidnapped.
He he, officially Camiguin is a part of Mindanao, but things here are very relaxed. All the problems occur on the main island to the south, so here is fine
I fly to Palawan on Friday. I have actually met some people that want to do the 40 hour boat trip but I still think it's crazy!