Mining Sulphur by hand in the volcano's mouth - Java, Indonesia
It's like going to hell every morning for the day. The trek is steep up and down the volcano, the fumes stink and the day's catch is worth pennies despite the harrowing work.
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On the way back, the miners cross tourists who came to see the volcano. Two classes of people share the same spot on earth for a short time, without any interaction. Except for the smart guy who selects the best-looking stones, mounts them on a little stand and sells them to tourists for a higher price.
Added: Apr-30-2011 Occurred On: Apr-30-2011
By: khamomil
In: Citizen Journalism
Tags: Sulphur, mining, volcano, Java,
Location: Indonesia (load item map)
Marked as: approved
Views: 4722 | Comments: 29 | Votes: 7 | Favorites: 3 | Shared: 23 | Updates: 0 | Times used in channels: 2
By: khamomil
In: Citizen Journalism
Tags: Sulphur, mining, volcano, Java,
Location: Indonesia (load item map)
Marked as: approved
Views: 4722 | Comments: 29 | Votes: 7 | Favorites: 3 | Shared: 23 | Updates: 0 | Times used in channels: 2
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