We just returned from Mt. Yasur. Oh, my! That was incredible. I wish you could have all been there to share it with us.
From the same “cauldron”, two different actions were going on. The most action was coming from the west side. When it blew, it sounded like a cross between the roaring of the sea and a mythical dragon blowing out fire and sighing when done. It looked mostly like fire works with some lightening going on at the base and ash rising into the air in wide puffs.
The east side of the “cauldron” was pretty silent and was only giving a show about once for every 5 shows the other gave, but when it blew, the molten rock pieces flew twice as high into the sky, and were not as predictable, occasionally they went to one side instead of straight up. The ash cloud raised in a huge billowing pillar, high into the air. I heard some of the natives call it the “Holy Spirit” perhaps because it was silent, less active, but when it showed, it was spectacular. We were glad we had on hats, so we didn’t have all the gritty ash to wash out of our hair. We had to shake out our cloths and shower off the grit when we got back, though. Totally incredible! I am so glad we were able to sneak in that trip this afternoon/evening. The light show after dark was spectacular. Of course, ours was the last vehicle to leave the trail head… and our guide and I were there about a half hour before Karl showed up out of the dark.
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Trail head (2)
Sundown
Strong silent type (3)
Fireworks in the dark (3)
Spectacular pictures. I am really enjoying your posts...pictures and commentary. I would love to be there, but sharing your experiences is the next best thing.
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It is so much fun to share, when I know there is someone out there picking it up and enjoying it!
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ReplyDeleteI don't always have time or think of a comment, but I get my daily fix of K&K. I'm thankful that I can watch from the sidelines.
Steve
Kit invited me to check out the blog. I am enjoying the chance to experience through you a place I will never see. We are glad to have him back at Stewart Avenue UMC.
ReplyDeleteFrom your cousin in Texas - I have been checking in from time to time and what an adventure you guys are having. It is very awsome!!! It reminds me to live life to its fullest. Thanks
ReplyDeletePuddlejumper Steve, it is great to know you are out there!
ReplyDeleteLea, glad to have you visit. Sorry there has been a huge lull in postings, we will see about getting that fixed shortly! Did you have fun seeing photos of your organist visiting far, far away? I'm so pleased that he will be able to stay with you at Stewart Ave UMC while he completes his second interenship.
Hey, anonymous cousin in Texas...you've really said it for all of us...we just need to remind ourselves to live life to the fullest whereever we are and whatever is happening.
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