After a very active and restful stay at Cedar Hill State Park and a quick boondock in Sweetwater, TX, we arrived at Brantly Lake State Park near Carlsbad, NM on Saturday. Following Sunday morning mass, we entered Carlsbad Caverns National Park. Carlsbad Caverns National Park is located in the Guadalupe Mountains of southeastern New Mexico. The caverns are an incomparable realm of gigantic subterranean chambers, fantastic cave formations, and extraordinary features. During the day, hundreds of thousands Brazilian free-tailed bats crowd together on the ceiling of a passageway near the natural entrance of Carlsbad Caverns. At nightfall, the bats leave the cave in gigantic swarms silhouetted against the night sky. Karla and I spent about 3 hours hiking the caverns strenuously descending over 750 feet below the earth surface and trekking over 3 miles. While it was a very cool experience, we were glad to return to Brantly State Park in time for needed relaxation, the sunset and Bengals Football.
Given our remote location, the only TV station broadcasting Sunday Night Football was Telemundo Deportes. So I had the opportunity to "brush up" on my Spanish while enjoying the game. Ir tigre de Bengala quien ellos! The english translation, I think, is Go Bengals Who Dey!
Today we arrived at Guadalupe Mountains National Park in west Texas. We look forward to exploring what the Park has to offer. All things considered, Karla is doing well and very active each day. I am so thankful for that.
We look forward to seeing each and everyone of you soon. And, as always, (we are) coming to a driveway near you. Take care!
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