The Taal Volcano erupted on Sunday, spewing ash into the city. However, one couple took advantage of the situation and made it their wedding backdrop. Chino and Kat Vaflor tied the knot at a venue located 10 miles away from the Taal Volcano. Wedding photographer Randolf Evan captured dramatic shots of the couple, with the fuming sky in the background.
What’s It?
The Taal Volcano, the second most active volcano in the Philippines, erupted on Sunday throwing out ashes and pebbles into the air. Manila was blanketed in a layer of thick smoke and in fact, the international airport was also forced to shut. However, one couple sealed the deal on this day and their wedding pictures have taken the internet by storm.
Chino and Kat Vaflor got married just when the volcano erupted. The wedding took place at Savanna Farm Tagaytay by Solange, located 10 miles from the Taal volcano. And needless to say, their wedding pictures are doing rounds on the net. Speaking about the situation to CNN, Evan said: “We were actually nervous because while working we kept on checking social media for updates on the volcanic eruption. So we were actually aware of the warnings and escalating levels that was being announced real time.”
In fact, the venue later posted a picture of the couple at the altar with the volcano erupting in the background and wrote: ‘The wedding continues!’
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology reported that the Taal volcano exhibited a fast escalation in volcanic activity. By Monday, over 16,400 people fled their homes and re-located to evacuation centres set up by the authorities. The city was engulfed in fumes, making it difficult for residents to breathe. However, some tried to continue with their normal life, with dramatic explosion as the backdrop.
TALA DANCE COVER WHILE TAAL VOLCANO ERUPTS! UNEXPEXTED ??? We're still stuck here ?? #Pray ??https://t.co/GcCUoHRxKB pic.twitter.com/d9NkJJ5uNl
— Sky and Kid Show (@SkyAndKidShow) January 12, 2020
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology says it’s not over yet. Over half a million residents from 17-kilometer radius have been evacuated.
What Else?
Meanwhile, did you know Iceland has a pool surrounded by snow peaks and volcanoes? It might appear like insanity but not really because it is the phenomenal Iceland in question, where a surreal way to spend a cold winter’s day is to duck into its geothermal pools. Iceland is a magical land of ice and fire. The bounty of geothermal energy with glaciers dotted all over this volcanic island enriches the country with numerous hot spring pools. While some of the small pools have free access, the big ones are commercialized for the tourists. These are vast, picturesque, well-connected and well-maintained with amenities like sauna, spa, bar, and restaurants.
The most popular geothermal pools in Iceland are the Blue Lagoon and Myvatn Nature Baths. The Blue Lagoon is close to the airport at Keflavik as well as the capital Reykjavik, hence more popular, crowded, expensive, commercial and touristy. One has to book this tour well in advance. Last minute plans generally don’t work at the Lagoon.
Myvatn Nature Baths are in the North of Iceland, around 7-10 hour drive from the airport depending on the weather conditions. These feel more personal, less crowded and touristy, and are half the price of the Blue Lagoon.
