We were able to go to the lava tubes called the ape caves last week. Andy took the younger kids to the lower cave where there isn't a lot of climbing. Grandpa Lay, Brent, Amy, and their two youngest went to the lower cave with Andy. Matthew and Davis were supposed to come with Me, Grandma Lay, Scott, and Brevin to the upper cave, but when we got in the cave and they realized how dark it was they decided that the lower cave would be enough.
The upper cave was a lot of fun but I'm glad Matthew and Davis decided not to go. In the upper cave you have to climb over several rock falls and two lava falls. One is over 10 feet and we actually had to give the boys a boost. Then they had to take another step off of my shoulder. As you walked through the cave you could see how the lava would have just run right through it. We had a great time exploring and the boys thought is was the coolest thing ever!
Andy and the kids outside the cave. Everyone making their way down in to the caves.
Watch your head Scott. Grandma looking down at Brevin and Scott in the cave.
The upper cave was a lot of fun but I'm glad Matthew and Davis decided not to go. In the upper cave you have to climb over several rock falls and two lava falls. One is over 10 feet and we actually had to give the boys a boost. Then they had to take another step off of my shoulder. As you walked through the cave you could see how the lava would have just run right through it. We had a great time exploring and the boys thought is was the coolest thing ever!
Andy and the kids outside the cave. Everyone making their way down in to the caves.
Watch your head Scott. Grandma looking down at Brevin and Scott in the cave.
Brevin and Scott sitting in some of the little alcoves they found.
Scott and Brevin making their way down one of the many rock falls.
Trying to climb the 10 ft. lava fall. The one skylight in the cave signaling that the end is near.
Trying to climb the 10 ft. lava fall. The one skylight in the cave signaling that the end is near.
