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Craig Guillot's avatar

Wow, looks like an awesome adventure. Thanks for sharing!

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Burcu Basar's avatar

Thank you for sharing. I cannot wait for part 2!

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Owl Green's avatar

This was a crazy ride. I’m freaked out. I can’t wait to read Part 2! (I have a cave phobia, but I really like hearing about other people’s cave adventures lol)

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Harriet G Shapiro's avatar

What an adventure. The photos are phenomenal and narrative was great. I was nervous reading it.

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Michael Jensen's avatar

Sounds amazing and if there's no tight spaces coming up, I could do it. But as I've developed claustrophobia later in life, I absolutely couldn't handle tight spaces.

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Michael Shapiro's avatar

Hmmm.... so claustrophobia later in life is a thing? Guess it goes along with roller coasters now make me sick. Good times.

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Michael Jensen's avatar

That happened to me quit a few years ago. Now car sickness is a thing too...

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Michael Shapiro's avatar

Car sickness is a bummer. Since we're making a list, I now usually wake up at 5 AM, no matter what time I go to bed.

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Michael Jensen's avatar

Thankfully, my insomnia keeps that from being a problem. LOL

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Ashleigh at Travel Bugg's avatar

I’ve wanted to visit this cave since I first read an article about it years ago. Thanks for the immersive read!

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Michael Shapiro's avatar

Unlike anything I’ve ever done. If you want to go, make sure you plan ahead. Like way ahead. 🙂

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Laura | Sunhats and Chardonnay's avatar

This looks like an incredible experience, although probably not for me unless I can transport back about 40 years. 😄 The thought of wet feet for days does not thrill me either.

But seriously, These types of immersive experiences are incredible and will be remembered for years.

Thanks for sharing!

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Michael Shapiro's avatar

Thanks. It was so hot at times (more outside of the cave than in it) that my wet feet were a blessing. I thought my shoes were done for, but they cleaned up nicely in the washing machine.

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Janice Wall's avatar

I’m holding my breath…. Feeling both very tense for you and wondering how and why you ever booked this one. I am not slightly overwhelmed… I’m a wreck. Catch me up soon!!!!

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Michael Shapiro's avatar

Glad I have you on the edge of you seat. :) I booked the trek because in a world of somewhat same same experiences, this one is truly an adventure. More to come!

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Ken Barber's avatar

How do you get Substack to display photos side by side? All I can ever do is one photo in the middle of the page, filling it.

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Michael Shapiro's avatar

I know you found you answer in Notes, but for the record, you choose the picture icon at the top of the page and then "Add gallery." You can drag in up to twelve images, although I try to max it out at six.

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Flavio Massignan's avatar

Wow! This is amazing! I want to do it! can't wait for part 2!

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Michael Shapiro's avatar

Thanks. Book early! They are all sold out for this year already.

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Pam Shapiro's avatar

I’m scared just reading this but can’t wait for part 2!

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Michael Shapiro's avatar

Nothing to be scared of except for pitch blackness, bats, and steep rocky inclines. What could go wrong? 😉

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Pam Shapiro's avatar

I. Can’t. Even. lol!

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