Saturday, February 14, 2009

VA caverns + Skyline Drive



Today was similar to yesterday, we got to see one more cavern (Luray caverns) and drove the rest of Skyline drive (105 miles one way). The caverns today were really out of this world, extraordinary. Once underground the size of the caverns were just huge with many giant structures reaching from the ceiling to the ground. In the picture above we saw yet another reflection pond, but this one was 3 times the size of the one from yesterday. Also on today's tour we were not the only ones, but apart of a group of about 25 people. From the caverns we rejoined Skyline drive were we left off yesterday and continued to the end. Mile after mile there are overlooks that have views like the one shown here. We hiked one time to see a waterfall about 1.25 miles down the side of a mountain, going down wasn't so bad, but coming back up it took us about 4 times as long and Lori was shedding lathers rather quickly, if only it was 2 miles long.
After Skyline drive we drove back towards the hotel and had a tasty mexican dinner. Now are aching muscles are insisting on a little rest before our return home in the morning.
Hopefully I will add a few more photos when we get back home.

2 comments:

Rob said...

Great shots. Sounds like a cool trip.

CobaltBlueTony™ said...

My grandfather's family is from that area. Luray, to be exact. If you remember seeing the name Beahm, that's all my family.