Safety, above all else, must be the top priority even if you are enjoying a fun-filled activity.
We had the chance to explore the crater of Taal Volcano. That particular moment, we were the only people inside the crater and it seemed like we had this natural wonder all by ourselves. Since all of us were first timers, we had so much fun exploring the place, unmindful that it was high noon.
For the first time, we saw firsthand the bubbling water on the cracks inside the crater and the sulfuric fume that the volcano emits was really foul. Though, according to our guide, some foreign visitors love the smell of the sulfuric fumes. From the viewing deck on the opposite side of the crater, the fumes are very much visible. But deep down here, one can directly examine its source.
Our guide told us that one can swim on a certain part of the crater's lake. And since they are very much familiar with the place, they exactly know the right spot. Though experiencing a dip would be an added experience, we were not prepared for this activity.
At a particular instance, the one that simply accompanied us for free, washed his feet on a nearby shore. We were told earlier that that particular spot was somehow hot because one can literally see the water boiling. But the guy is already used to the heat as if it is just like any ordinary water.
One of our colleagues, Leo, accidentally lost his footing by the edge of the shore. The sand where he stood suddenly collapsed and he was too slow to react and seconds later, he was shouting. His foot got soaked for only a couple of seconds and yet he sounded like he was in great pain. The moment his foot landed in the water, his rubber sandal was like melting and it seemed like it was clinging onto Leo's foot. Luckily, his wife had her composure and poured some mineral water into Leo's foot for the much needed relief. After examining, the damage was barely a scratch on the surface.
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