Darn!  I should have left my workload back pack at hotel before climbing :(

Mayon Volcano was very shy to just let James and Allen see just the mid to ground base only of this beautiful volcano.

James was soaking wet from his own sweat upon reaching the PhilVolcs Station in Lignon Hills

James and Allen posed for posterity to mark the start of their adventure.

Gee....  This GPS will help me locate our exact position.

After getting permission from their officer in charge, a soldier guided both of them to see the Volcano at an open area near the tip of Bonga Gulley.

The soldier awaits James as he took images of Mayon Volcano.

A break in the clouds bless them on their 2nd day.  New Hope!

Mayon reddish lava can be seen even without going to nearby barrio.

Mayon Volcano  lava flows out of its crater though the Bonga Gulley.

A closeup of Mayon Volcano undergoing some minor eruptions.

Early morning view of Mayon Volcano from our hotel window.

Man, this is a long walk and still no sign of lawa flows!

James is catching his breath as they arrrive at the lava site.

James took picture of the cascading lava flows.

Close up shot of lava sliding down at the top of the lava pile.

Allen pose beside a lava pile which can erode anytime.

Allen drinking Coconut juice as if he is kissing his girlfriend :) LOL

Reddish magma starting to show from the cracks in the lava pile.

This is what's left of our guide's nipa resthouse after lava flow cover it up :(

Magma becoming more visible as the Sun started to set.

Close up shot of a large magma flow.

Magma flow now easily seen after sunset.

Group shot together with our local   guide and his friends

Another group photo shot showing lava flow at our background.

A worm's eye view of the lava site.

Mayon Volcano showing us her fierce temper!

Lava cascading down the volcano slope.  A beautiful view indeed!

Cagsawa Ruins with Mayon Volcano as background

Posterity shot at the Cagsawa Ruins before they return back to Manila that evening.