Day 9 - In a Hole

Today we spent most of the day down a hole in Carlsbad Caverns NP http://www.nps.gov/cave/ - really impressive.

We opted to walk down the 800ft to the Big Room taking a self-guided tour. In total we were walking down and then around the Big Room for about 2 and a half hours, finally leaving by the 750 ft elevator. Although the climb down was quite steep in places, the NPS have done a great job of making the caverns accessible. The photos are of the Entrance to the Cavern, on the way down, parts of the cave and preparing to board the elevator on the way up.

On the drive into the Caverns area we came across a wild boar snuffling round at the edge of the road. Not exactly an everday sight back in the UK!

We then made our way to Pecos, Texas via back roads: empty scenery apart from pumping oil derricks among the scrub. Found and used a do it yourself car wash - it was very dirty after yesterday's downpour. Today has been fine and hot. Overnight in Pecos, dining at motel.