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    Trek to the Heart of the Sleeping Giant

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    After an hour of walking in the desert, and an extra 30 minutes of climbing to the top, Pinatubo welcomes trekkers with this vision. The crater contains highly mineralized water, and due to the water's sulfur content, there is a distinct yellow discoloration of the rocks that blends with the blue color of the lake. It is unbelievable that this was once the mouth that spewed chaos in the northern part of the archipelago, and changed hundreds of Filipinos' lives forever. Views[416] From Ashes, Comes Life -- Though most of the trek was unbearable because of the heat of the sun (not to mention the added temperature because of the reflecting white ash), the cold water coming from the mountain replenishes the land. Views[398] The rampage of Pinatubo, once called the The People in This Neighborhood -- After more than two decades, though some Aetas now live in poorly maintained resettlement areas, some chose to return to their homes in the mountains. Views[432] The Displacement -- In June 1991, Mt. Pinatubo erupted and forced the Aetas, the indigenous people most affected by its explosion, to flee from the mountains. Here, Aetas until now take a long hot journey to nearby towns either to find new beginnings or to replenish their supplies. Views[1145]
     

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