Ahoy! It's been a bit since last wrote
anything. Mostly I get uninterested. Sometimes I think that no reads
this stuff anyway so why should I do it? Then I came to the conclusion
that it doesn't matter, that it is mostly for my benefit and if
somebody wants to read then let em do it. So with the ramblings out
of the way, on to adventure!
A while back I posted about Perdido
Key. The second part of that adventure is on the horizon. Sometime
around mid day I started heading back to the home port. As the call
for adventure and exploring not quite satisfied, the urge to take a
side road began to overtake me and as the path stretched ahead for
miles of endless trees and pavement. Heading back towards the rivers
and creeks of the the home port a little town called Marianna came
into view of the spyglass. Marianna has a state park called Florida Caverns State Park. Indeed! This sounds like just the place for some
exploring!
Arriving at the front gate, and talking
with Attendant, I found as I was just in time for the last tour!
Well By Thunder! This be me lucky day
for sure! The road winds from the front gate through some trees and
around a bin splits in to a fork with the left fork taking you to the
the caverns. There at the gift shop, you can purchase your tickets
for the caverns, get your livations, collectables, and if you need
one, rent a lamp. Above the gift shop is a museum, explaining how
the Caverns were formed, the flora and fauna of the area, and the
importance that the caverns play in the ecosystem of the area. As the
time drew near for the tour, it was time to head down to the staring
area. There a set of benches arranged in a square so the tour guide
can stand in the center and get your attention are placed. Once
everyone was gathered and the the tour started, there is a short
walk down a path, then down a flight of stairs and then begins the
tour. The cave winds back to the right and then to the left wit a
lot of amazing formations, stalactites, stalagmites various colors
of limestone. The formation that stood out the most was the
Cathedral, which like the word states, looks like a Church. We did
see one bat, but he was a loner. What a great time! A recommended
adventure for the Family, or yourself, if your looking for a getaway
for the day! There is a lot more to do than just the cave, although
that is the draw. There are nature trails and little places on the
road to stop and look at, each one having it's own draw. If you want
to stay more than one day, they have a camping site as well.
