Tuesday we packed up the BWB,
not much trouble as we were "dry" camped and not even unhooked.
Spent several hours looking through the Visitor Center and gift shop.
We were preparing for Wednesday.
Moved the BWB down the road to the town of Carlsbad, NM.
Got set up in the RV park and made a quick trip to Walmart.
Just a few essentials, TP, wine, beer and dessert.
Yesterday, Wednesday, off to Carlsbad Caverns NP
We decided to do the Natural Opening self guided tour.
Could have done this one last year, but, would have had to exit the same way.
So we spent about 3 hours going down, down, down.
Seemed like it would never stop.
About 1.25 miles and only down 750 feet.to the "bottom".
When we reached the elevator level that also had a lunch room,
restrooms and a large area with table and chairs, we took the elevator to the surface for lunch.
After lunch we took the elevator back down to continue on our second tour.
Both the "tours" are self guided, so stopping to take photos not only was relaxing,
it also extended our time in the caverns.
We thought the Natural entrance experience was spectacular and worth taking.
I had no trouble with knees or back, just have to take it slow.
As much as I try not to use the word "but" ........
But, the Big Room tour was over the top spectacular.
I could hardly go more than a few steps before the angle changed the lighting
and the view of the same feature.
Also it was a BIG room.
Hard to comprehend the immenseness of this place.
And it is all underground!
Such a great use of our tax dollars to preserve this natural wonder
and make it so accessible to so many people.
We stayed until the Ranger was walking behind us as she was to be the last one out.
Making sure all stragglers, people like me that keep stopping, were shooed to the elevator.
Guess I would not have enjoyed being left down there in the dark all night.
Is it way out of the way in Southeast New Mexico, yeah it is.
Is it worth going to?
YES, YES YES
And just think of all the National Parks you can visit on the way!
We paid for them, may as well see them!
Today, looks like a little Thrift Store shopping and some trailer duties.
Enjoy the photos and
Make your day great
Tom and Millie
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