The Lakeview Hotel sits on the Caldera rim with breathtaking views across to the Volcano and the Lake. The black smudge of the 1994 Lava Flow is visible above the green foreground. The Lakeview was quite grubby and beginning to look rundown, due to tourists apparently being discouraged from overnight stays near the sacred site. Also, despite being the only eatery open in the evenings, the food was disappointing. Never mind, it was inexpensive and the view........

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