Journey to the Center of the Earth

DH surprised us with a trip to Mammoth Cave today. We took the Niagra Falls tour, which is roughly 2 miles in 2 hours. I was a bit concerned about DD's ability to walk the trail, but she never faltered. We descended approximately 250 ft below the surface, then ascended to 180 ft to see the stalagmites (formations that grow up from the ground) and stalactites (formations that grow down from the ceiling). DD thought it might be spooky in the caves, but the interior was well lit, both by electric lights and flashes from digital cameras. It's hard to be spooked when you are surrounded by 75 other tourists. She enjoyed the hike, but wanted to know what else we could do in Kentucky. Visit Chik-Fil-A, as it turns out. It was a great day, but I'm glad to be back on the surface.