Today we took a tour of Cave of the Winds. The tour lasted around an hour, had over 200 steps and covered over a mile of terrain.
Cave entrance photo op. Cole was great the majority of the tour. He just hung around on my shoulders taking everything in which is a miracle because he has never rode in the harness before without major disagreement.
We saw all kinds of stalactites, stalagmites and interesting rock formations.
We saw all kinds of stalactites, stalagmites and interesting rock formations.
This stalactite is shiny because people have continually touched it over the years. The oils in our hands has eventually caused the rock to stop growing. There was a $2,500 fine for touching so we all kept our hands to ourselves.
Case was adamant that he bring his lantern to the cave. We even had to turn around in the car and go back to get his light. Good thing we did, because during the tour there was a “lights out” experience were all the lights were turned out so we could experience the true darkness of the cave. After the lights went out he just turned on his handy dandy lantern and said, ‘don’t worry, I have a flashlight.’ Case to the rescue. My hero.
Case was adamant that he bring his lantern to the cave. We even had to turn around in the car and go back to get his light. Good thing we did, because during the tour there was a “lights out” experience were all the lights were turned out so we could experience the true darkness of the cave. After the lights went out he just turned on his handy dandy lantern and said, ‘don’t worry, I have a flashlight.’ Case to the rescue. My hero.
This used to be the way people came and went into the cave. Fortunately we were able to walk.
Kristy, Brian, Cora and Emmie were on the tour as well.
Up the stairs, down the stairs, over and down steep ramps, Case trooped away the entire time. He was a little disappointed that we did not see any bats or dragons but overall I think he enjoyed the tour and would eagerly go again.
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