Wednesday, April 22, 2009

April 22, 2009

Carlsbad and the Caverns

Headed east over the Sacramento Mountains.  Sign at start of road said that road climbed 3500 feet in 16 miles.  Road started up and never even dipped for 16 miles.  Summit was nearly 9000 ft.  Carbus just chugged right up.  Other side was steady down for about 20 miles. Then level high desert the rest of the way to Carlsbad.  Made reservation on the way by cell phone.  Got last spot.  The Verizon plan has worked well so far.  Digital too.  I am writing this using cell modem because WIFI in this park is next to worthless. 

After checking in and setting up we drove to Carlsbad Caverns.  They now have three self led tours as well as several ranger guided tours.  We signed up for two ranger led tours for tomorrow and then took elevator down to cavern and did 1 1/2 mile self led tour of ‘Big Room’.  Very well done.  Paved path with railings the entire way.  Low level lighting to show off formations and give enough light to walk safely.  Flash photography allowed.  We took over 300 pictures today.  Had to come back and recharge batteries for tomorrow.

Here are a few shots.

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