We started our day at midnight with a cold motorbike ride up the base of this volcano on to see the infamous blue flames. Motivated by our excitement, we hiked up to the rim and descended into the crater in record time. It wasn't long before we had to don our gas masks for the noxious sulfuric smoke. At times, the smoke was so thick It would completely engulf us, inducing a bout of violent coughing. Down near the lake you can see the blue flames from the combustion of the sulfuric gases. It didn't look much different from a gas stove and certainly wasn't worth the smell and stinging eyes!
Despite our disappointment, we held out hope for a sunrise. And boy it did not disappoint! The plumes of sulfuric gas, along with fast-moving fog, created a surreal light show. Evelyn said she got whiplash from rapidly turning her head from side to side, trying to not miss anything. I will have more images to share from this morning to be sure!
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