Kiss what? (Vacation part 2 of 3)

It appears that for now the computer is running again. After 1 1/2 hours on the phone with Dell people I have decided to give up and prove them wrong myself.

On with the trip...next stop Cave City, KY!

When Aaron and I arrived in Cave City the first thing we saw was a giant dinosaur. I figured a place couldn't be that bad if Tyrannosaurus Rex lived there. Well, to my dismay he wasn't real. There is a Dinosaur World just off the highway. I was tempted to make Aaron go but then thought better of it. :o)We did however explore The Kentucky Action Park. While there were many things to do (e.g. putt putt, riding stables, bumper boats) Aaron and I opted for the scariest ride there; The Alpine Slide. You take a chairlift ride to the top of the mountain. And slide your way to the bottom. Below, we are on our way up the mountain.

It was a beautiful ride up to the top but looking down was a whole other story. It was only a 1/4 mile trip down the concrete track but it was still scary!I was relieved that I made it down safe and sound. Of course Aaron beat me to the bottom but I was proud I didn't ride the brake the whole way.

After the slide, we decided to check out The Factory. It was a nice place where people of all ages, shapes and sizes could enjoy country music and line dance. The fact that there was no alcohol allowed made it nice. We didn't have to worry about rowdy drunken dancers.


The next day we headed to Bowling Green, KY to the Lost River Cave. We were really excited about this trip. How often do you get to ride a boat through a cave?!


Travis was our tour guide. I noticed (and Aaron agreed) he looked a like Shaggy from Scooby Doo. I think they could be long lost cousins. (See below)

He was a really great tour guide. We learned a lot about how caves and sink holes form. And how Jesse James may or may not have hid out in this cave. I guess it depends who you ask. There are a lot of caves in KY. And people's houses, highways, and everyday life happen right on top of them. I think that is cool!

This gives you a little idea about the boat we were on. It only held about 20 people. See the bar in the middle? We had to 'kiss the bar' in able to get into the cave. There was a huge rock mass to go under before the cave opens up. It only took about 20 seconds to get under but it was still a little freaky!

I got a few pictures but they didn't come out great because of the lack of lighting. If you go to the website you can see a few more clearly. Here are a few pictures of the caves walls, ceiling, etc...



We had a blast in the cave. Aaron and I both said it was a shame the tour wasn't longer. Once we left the cave we walked to the Butterfly Habitat. It was really beautiful and peaceful there. The building was filled mostly with flowers and a few butterflies. They said the closer to fall the more butterflies that die off. Sad.

This is the inside of the habitat.

A random butterfly visiting a flower.

On our way back to the truck we discovered this Powder House. No not that kind of powder house! ;o) It was one of many little buildings around the area that house explosives. Now if I could only remember why? Sorry! I will ask Aaron when he gets home. I am sure he knows.

After the Lost River Cave, we headed for home. We had one last stop of course at the Harley Davidson store in Bowling Green. We really had fun on our trip! Since it was so close we are thinking about going back to Cave City one more time to visit Mammoth Cave National Park. I will let you know when we do.

Off to the computer store now. Wish me luck!