After our wet exploration at Black Water Falls, we decided to head on to Ceneca Cavern. The kids were very excited to see the cave. ON road trips, you can never expect that everything will turn out perfectly. As we were driving, our GPS took us to a different route and we ended up in this plantation area.
We saw a sign that cars are not allowed to pass by there so we turned around and heard "Glenda" (that's what the kids named our GPS lol) say her favorite word when we are lost "recalculating". My husband was frustrated because we only got limited time to catch the last tour.
When we reached our destination, the lady at the gift shop told us that the last one just left. So we drove all the way from Black Water Falls to Ceneca Cavern just to see the gift shop haha. Nevertheless, we at least busied ourselves looking at these
beautiful rocks and minerals for sale at the gift shop.
So that was the big disappointment of our road trip, not being able to see the Cave.
We should have came here first and then hit the Black Water Falls on the way home.
Oh well, there is always next time. At least now, we know what to do.
We should have came here first and then hit the Black Water Falls on the way home.
Oh well, there is always next time. At least now, we know what to do.
I realized by looking at the photos with my kids that, in few more years, they will be taller than me wahhh. Our neighbor said that everyone is taller than me, argghhh. Oh well, my father used to tell me "Small but Terrible" so it's okay to be small lol. Have a wonderful weekend everyone!
Shadow Shots
this sure looks a great place children to visit. loads of interesting stuff for impressionable kids to see. i bet your burritos had a great time exploring every nook + cranny! :)
ReplyDeleteOhh it's a pity you missed the tour :( Well at least now you know where it is and you can come back another time :)
ReplyDeletethe stones looks gorgeous. your kids looks like they had so much fun and learning on your trip.
ReplyDeletethat was a bummer.:( i bet your kids would have loved to see the caves.
ReplyDeleteThose rocks rock, lol! Gorgeous looking stones...
ReplyDeleteYour kids give me a glimpse of what my two little ones will be like years from now. :-) About the post, you may have missed the tour but you got to marvel at those beautiful stones. I guess it was still a good trip after all.
ReplyDeleteThat rose quartz stone is beautiful-don't ask me why but I have always loved rose quartz! I certainly hope you make it back there soon to see the cave--and yeah-GPS units can take you in the wrong direction all too frequently!!
ReplyDeleteSo sorry about getting lost though, but sounds like you guys still had a wonderful time. I hear you with the height. I am sure my kids will be taller than me by the time they reach 10. LOL! :)
ReplyDeleteMe and my husband can also relate that "recalculating" of GPS. It's frustrated, I agree. Anyway, I hope you get to that cave next time. :)
ReplyDeleteLove when other families find the silver lining on messed up plans. And yes, the gps does occasionally mess us up too!
ReplyDeleteA very wonderful place to visit and have a great memories with the kids.
ReplyDeleteI hate it when I plan things and something doesn't work out. I am sorry you didn't get to see the caves but that does give you something to look forward to next time.
ReplyDeleteLove seeing colourful rocks and stones. Always fascinating. Lovely last photo of the three of you.
ReplyDeleteToo bad you didn't get to see it, but it looks like you had a great time though...I like your top sis!
ReplyDeleteYour kids are really smart, they even thought of a name for the GPS. Where did they got that name Glenda? LOL. It's okay, your kids still had fun. There will always be another day for you to travel.
ReplyDeleteMy kids and I are addicted to stone, gem stones and especially Geodes!! We love them and are constantly trying to find new and different ones all the time. I have a gem/stone book and we are trying to get as many as we can from it! Looks like you all had a blast!
ReplyDeleteA family shot, complete with shadows. What could be better?
ReplyDeleteShadowy Night Dance
I am really admiring those beautiful rocks.
ReplyDeleteI am back here again mommy... this reminds me of our trip to South Dakota before to the Mammoth Site and they had some of these rocks as well and bought some for Harley. We also saw a huge display of different types of rocks in different colors and shapes in Creede, Colorado and it was just absolutely beautiful. Lovely shots, mommy Rose.
ReplyDeleteAww, too bad you didn't get to see the caves, but like you said, there's always a next time. :)
ReplyDeleteAnd at least it looks like you had fun anyway, so yay. :D
Kids today are big right? My kids will outgrow me too for sure! :P