Nice trip, if not for the dehydration faced by everypon…I mean everyone. 4 hours walking in a cave teeming with bird droppings and bat guano is not everyone’s cup o’ tea, but it does make up an interesting experience.
The journey began the moment Rex’s car stop by to pick me and my twin up at 8 AM. But we weren’t on the road until 9++ because somebody had to use the loo.
Reached the national park by 11 something. Crossed a river to the trail. Halfway through trail to cave realized no water is brought along.
First round in the cave and there was a might little hole used by somebody as a home in the cave. Ooooh, scary. Me and Dominic stayed outside, while Rex, Edwin and Thomas went inside.
End of first round, minor dehydration sets in to most of us. Opted to go for the second route to explore the cave fully. Sunbeams coming from holes in the ceiling gives us a nice view of some parts of the cave.
Trail goes deeper into the cave. No light source except our flashlights. Lots of bats sleeping, and giant crickets are waiting for ‘something’ along the railings and planks. Travel was slow because there’s no knowing what’s inside. And then, daylight.
Reached painted caves 1. Except, there’s no painting visible. And the trail is a dead end. Moderate dehydration and exhaustion creeping in on us. A little thirsty and survival mode made me try drinking from water dropping from a stalactite. Got a few drops, enough to cool throat for a bit. Rex tried after me.
Due to exhaustion, we went back the way we came, not stopping until we reach the stall selling drinks just outside the cave.
Rehydrated and rejuvenated, we walked back along the trail again until we crossed the river, got into the car and drove all the way back to home. First stop: Hartz Chicken Buffet. Haha.
Running water and soap makes a nice bath after so long walking with dirt. Slept like a log that night.
