We’ll do a two day catch up …March 1 and 2. Sunday we woke up and had some wonderful coffee roasted by our son Chris. He set us up for at least half our trip with fresh roasted coffee beans. So yummy! Then on to church …we chose Sunset Church of Christ. Great message and very friendly congregation but was our very first non-instrumental church. Nice for a change, simply voices worshiping God and singing old Hymns.
After church, we spent the day at the camper with Onyx. We hiked some local trails and I fixed a big dinner, of Creamy Chicken Piccata with a salad and a pineapple angel food cake. Ended the day with a sunset over Brantley Lake.
CARLSBAD CAVERNS *** New Contest
Acquiring tickets for a ranger led tour of the cave was difficult. Nothing was available until today at 10:00 this am. So we set out at 8:30 am and I can tell you, I was not excited about another cave (We have done a lot…even in other countries) but Carlsbad is not your average run of the mill cavern. So glad we came! We went on a guided tour of the Kings Palace and then get this…they allow you to hike the big room all by yourselves 1 1/2 miles. So very cool!
The Brazilian Free-Tailed bats have not arrived yet so we were unable to watch them leave the cave for feeding. Disappointing but…timing is everything. They are still enjoying their time in South America.
would not all be here until late April.
We saw a presentation by the Apache Native Americans on the many uses of the important yucca plant.; basket making, sandals, ropes, belts, food , thread for sewing and would you believe it…we found something new…toothbrushes?
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Totally amazing. Loved the old bats. We are too. !! Azaleas are blooming here in Houston so hope you see some on your way. Hugs.. Mary Ellen
Are you entering the competition? We love azaleas. Have some planted at home but it is still to early for them. ❤️
As you know we used to live in Maine and we would be waiting patiently for the Hydrangeas. We live on the 26th floor of a highrise now with just a balcony garden. Paul says I put so many plants out there, it looks like Maine in the summer! Send pics as you go! Stay safe. M.E.
I’m gonna say that shot of those bats. It ain’t April! That cave looks very cool. I believe it was a cave very similar which I turned into a toilet as a small child 😀
Ha! Ha! Yes, that was Wind Cave. Our Ranger had a whole fanny pack full of plastic bags for just such an occasion…and he showed them to us today so we would all visit the potty first. We have your vote registered!
The Bat Picture is the one that doesn’t belong! Plus….. If you were that close to the bats during that picture, there might have been some screaming going on!
Have your answered documented! I taught a unit on bats every year. 🦇
The science teacher in me loves this post even more! How Fun!!!
Science is the best, Christine! My favorite subject.❤️
I say the bat one, it seems too unrealistic… cave looks rly cool as well.
We have your answer down, Spencer.. you would love this cave. Best we have been in!❤️
I think the bat picture
I have your answer documented. Thanks for entering!🦇
Trying to get names for the drawing. Do you mind sharing your name for tomorrow’s contest? Thanks.
I say the “Bats” picture. Since we are not near April as of yet. Great info. on the cave and the pictures. I’m learning so much history from your blog…love it. We love you!
Thank you for your entry! We love and miss you, too!😘
the picture with all the bats
I would say the one with all the bats flying
This is for me Graycen and Hattie
We have you all down for bats. Love you all!💝
Love the photos of the caves……absolutely beautiful!!
The picture of the versus the one you could not have taken live. Not April…no bars yet!
Diane…We have your answer registered for the drawing! ❤️you! K.
The bats!
Great, great pictures! I can’t imagine seeing that cave, because pictures never do justice to what the eyes can see. But you do a fabulous job taking us on this journey with you guys! The sunset was breath taking! Keep up the great work. We all are loving your travels!
Love you guys!
Thanks for entering our drawing! You would have loved the cavern!❤️🦇
The bat picture! -Kaitlyn at 9:46 pm
Got you down, Kaitlyn! 🦇 Thanks for entering!