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Have you ever gone (walked) down into a cave?

I think I'm too claustrophobic!!!  Even the thought of bats doesn't bother me.  Makes me think of Tom Sawyer.

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Re: Have you ever gone (walked) down into a cave?

Yes Karchner Caverns In Southern Arizona. Damp, humid and yes a bit claustrophobic.

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Re: Have you ever gone (walked) down into a cave?

Yes and once was enough.  I'm not claustrophobic, there is something just creepy about them.

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Re: Have you ever gone (walked) down into a cave?

Mammoth Caves, KY

 

I wouldn't have done it if I had known that Kentucky has had some 'quakes (!!!)

 

 

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Re: Have you ever gone (walked) down into a cave?

No thanks!  I can think of better things to do.  Besides, it feels like I've been living in a cave for two years as it is.

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Re: Have you ever gone (walked) down into a cave?

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Carlsbad Caverns in NM and Thurston Lava Tube in Hawaii. 

If you are interested in caves, you can check out the National Geographic movie about the rescue of the boys from the flooded cave in Thailand.

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Re: Have you ever gone (walked) down into a cave?

Years ago, I went in Linville Caverns, an attraction.

 

DH is a semiprofessional spelunker.  You wouldn't believe some of the pictures.

I was in the downstairs freezer a few years ago and he had put a fossilized bat in a baggie in there!

I said NO! and NO!

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Re: Have you ever gone (walked) down into a cave?

Once with my family when I was about 16.  I wasn't claustrophic at that time and it was really interesting and fun.  I couldn't do it now that's for sure, as I am horribly claustrophic!!!!  

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Re: Have you ever gone (walked) down into a cave?

Yes, I walked down into a natural (as opposed to well-lit for tourists) lava tube when we went to Hawaii a few years ago. It was eerie. I'm glad I did it, but once was enough. We've also toured Luray Caverns here in Virginia, but they're designed for tourists and a totally different story. 

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Re: Have you ever gone (walked) down into a cave?

yes. it was interesting to see all the formations. very damp though and so tough to clean your shoes when you get out. once was enough.