Lower Cave

Yesterday, John finally got to go into 'Lower Cave' thanks to Tammy who led an off hours tour. Although I trail this tour almost weekly, John had never gone down into the area below the "Big Room". It's wet, slippery, requires going down a rope and a series of ladders, but it's scenic and fun.

An extra treat that I wasn't expecting was going the long route. I hadn't taken the long route before so that was new to me as well. Definitely more physically challenging as you have to climb up and over some 'break down' rocks. You also get to see lots of dead bats (OK, some of you think it's gross, but many have been there for hundreds of years). Lower Cave for the most part has no lighting, you're wearing a helmut with a light source.

It had been a difficult weekend at the cave this weekend. With two elevators off line for major improvements, we're down to the two freight elevators. On Friday, only one was working. For most of Saturday NONE of them were working. Yesterday they did get them working for the afternoon. Not sure what today will bring...

John and I walked down the Natural Entrance, but did get to take the elevator back up after our Lower Cave tour. I walk UP the Natural Entrance a few times a week. Personally, I think it's easier than going down and it gives you a good workout to boot!

Tonight I'm back to being Bat Flight Rove. I enjoyed giving the Bat Flight program last week, instead of watching from the back. Although from the back of the ampitheatre you do get a great view of the bats as they exit the cave.

That's it for now. Need to get ready for work. Have a great week.

VAL & JOHN