On Racheal's last trip to Volcanoes National park with Kim and Anika, they walked the trail past the sulphur banks. Surprisingly, the banks didn't really stink; they were just steamy and yellow. Though, apparently some people have fallen in and have experienced extreme burns. Also on this day, the smoke from the crater looked as though it was forming a giant cloud that hung over the mountaintop. This is not too far from the truth since the smoke does hang over the island in the form of "vog" (volcanic fog). It is especially bad during the winter months. Usually the trade winds take the vog to the other side of the island, but recently the vog has been hanging around our side of the island. As a result, we've all been experiencing some coughing, sore throats, and headaches that we believe are due to the vog. Here's hoping the winds of change blow soon!
On Racheal's last trip to Volcanoes National park with Kim and Anika, they walked the trail past the sulphur banks. Surprisingly, the banks didn't really stink; they were just steamy and yellow. Though, apparently some people have fallen in and have experienced extreme burns. Also on this day, the smoke from the crater looked as though it was forming a giant cloud that hung over the mountaintop. This is not too far from the truth since the smoke does hang over the island in the form of "vog" (volcanic fog). It is especially bad during the winter months. Usually the trade winds take the vog to the other side of the island, but recently the vog has been hanging around our side of the island. As a result, we've all been experiencing some coughing, sore throats, and headaches that we believe are due to the vog. Here's hoping the winds of change blow soon! 
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