Thoughts from Home

Mount Apo is a large solfataric potentially active stratovolcano on the island of Mindanao in the Philippines. It is the highest mountain in the country and overlooks Davao City-40km northeast, Digos City-25km southeast, and Kidapawan City-20km west. Its name means “master” or “grandfather”. Apo is flat topped, with three peaks, and is capped by a 500 m wide volcanic crater containing a small crater lake. It is a source of geothermal energy, but the date of its most recent eruption is unknown, and none are verified in historical times.

At 2954 meters, Mount Apo is the highest mountain in the Philippines. This majestic peak is one of the country’s most popular climbing destinations.

I am always amazed at the beauty of Mt. Apo. I’ve been seeing this volcano every single day in my hometown because our old house it facing this mountain and this is the view that greets us every morning. It’s where the sun peeks to say good morning to everyone! Now that we’re living here in Davao. Mt. Apo is located in our west (back of the apartment) so I seldom see it now.*sigh*. Anyway, hubby captured this with our crappy Sigma lens on New Year’s day.

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