MAMMOTH CAVE

Today started out really early! Now, I'm definitely not a morning person but I would do just about anything for my kids. So, 5 am it is!! The trip was the first of three for Elijah's 8th grade class. I had volunteered thinking that we would be driving our own vehicles but was pleasantly surprised to learn we would be taking a chartered bus. With the time change it worked out really nice since it was dark most of the way there. The kids were tired and well behaved so the ride was really smooth.

Once there we were all excited to go into the cave. Some of us had been there before but it is always nice to do things as a class. Our guide was very experienced and really seemed to enjoy his job. The kids were very well behaved so it made for a great learning experience and a fun couple of hours.

Once out of the cave we ate a good lunch at the cafe' and then back on the bus. Of course the kids were wound up for the ride home so it was a little more entertaining. Things were taken away, candy was thrown but still well behaved for the most part. One of the dads got to be the heavy so it made it easy on us girls. The kids had a great time and I think they came away with some real knowledge. Class pic.
Looking up inside the cave. IT WAS AWESOME
Ranger Joe showing off a cave cricket.