I read about this excursion online and instantly I knew that we had to do it. We woke up at 2:30 AM in the morning and bundled with the warmest clothes we brought (which definitely were not warm enough) and got on a van to make the trek up the volcano crater. After driving for a couple hours we arrived at 10,000 feet up to the edge of the crater. They were not kidding about the 3 degree temperature per every 1,000 feet; the real kicker was the chill from the wind. We chose our place at the railing and waited for the sunrise to begin.
After a few minutes we saw a very faint light at the horizon and then over the next 30-40 minutes we witnessed the most beautiful sights I have ever seen. The colors were constantly changing and brightening. The faint blues and oranges became more vibrant and starting to transition into yellows, reds, and whites. Each moment was different and completely breathtaking. Once enough light was peeking above the horizon line we realized we were above the cloud line and could see the fluffy white clouds below us. The details of the volcano crater slowly started to reveal themselves. Right around 7 AM the first sign of the sun peeked over the horizon.
I have had some of my most spiritual experiences in nature but this was off the charts. Looking at the beauty, complexity, and perfection of the sunrise I was overwhelmed by love and respect for God’s creation. Here are some of the pictures but they do not do it justice. I hope you all have the opportunity to see something like this in your lifetime!
After a few minutes we saw a very faint light at the horizon and then over the next 30-40 minutes we witnessed the most beautiful sights I have ever seen. The colors were constantly changing and brightening. The faint blues and oranges became more vibrant and starting to transition into yellows, reds, and whites. Each moment was different and completely breathtaking. Once enough light was peeking above the horizon line we realized we were above the cloud line and could see the fluffy white clouds below us. The details of the volcano crater slowly started to reveal themselves. Right around 7 AM the first sign of the sun peeked over the horizon.
I have had some of my most spiritual experiences in nature but this was off the charts. Looking at the beauty, complexity, and perfection of the sunrise I was overwhelmed by love and respect for God’s creation. Here are some of the pictures but they do not do it justice. I hope you all have the opportunity to see something like this in your lifetime!
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