Monday, March 29, 2010

Ape Caves Rain?

I wanted to do something with the kids this spring break so I thought going to the Ape caves would be a great idea...... well if you don't mind being soaked then I guess it was. We arrived to about 46 degree temperatures. the caves felt about the same. I was a little shocked that the water could make it's way through the lava and drench us about the same as being outside standing in the rain.
We did the 3/4 mile trail which was probably the better choice due to the weather. If you have never been inside a cave than you cannot really prepare yourself for the absolute darkness that encompasses you. You realize how much light the moon and stars actually give when you get past a certain point in the cave where light does not flow in. Andrew and Jenna enjoyed being explorers!


Debbie and Austin
Katrina and AlixKayleena, Connor and Kennedy

We finally made it to the top to be greeted by SNOW!!! We had a great time considering we were all wet, tired and cold.

3 comments:

Anna Lisa said...

Sounds miserable. hahah. Well that's just me. Drenched, dark, and cold?? nuh uh. I'm sure it will be a great experience to put in your kids' memory banks though.

Anonymous said...

"If you have never been inside a cave than you cannot really prepare yourself for the absolute darkness that encompasses you."
Um, maybe take some flashlights next time. (snicker, snicker)

Susie Q said...

Umm, did you see the pictures? Everyone had at least 2 flashlights dummy! Its called descriptive writing, ever heard of it???