tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post6202548053818449569..comments2023-10-29T13:13:23.490+01:00Comments on My Life in the Charente: Part 10 of our holiday in the USA -.Great Basin National Park including the Lehman Caves from our base in Mesquite.Dianehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-14360133692785735692016-11-30T18:48:34.965+01:002016-11-30T18:48:34.965+01:00Incroyable landscapes Diane, and the caves oh la! ...Incroyable landscapes Diane, and the caves oh la! What astounding formations! <br />P.s. made me smile when you said your dad got seasick on the paddle steamer after being at sea for so long.. must be a different motion I guess 😊PerthDailyPhotohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14077053209100022305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-8265945256420550342016-11-30T12:20:34.580+01:002016-11-30T12:20:34.580+01:00The Wheeler Peak Scenic Drive is gorgeous. It mus...The Wheeler Peak Scenic Drive is gorgeous. It must have been relaxing to drive by and see the beautiful view!Chubskulit Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05001712096042262296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-51276933377866521712016-11-29T21:04:18.374+01:002016-11-29T21:04:18.374+01:00Thanks Noushka, nature is amazing, man could never...Thanks Noushka, nature is amazing, man could never make anything quite this beautiful no matter how they tried. Glad the maps helped. Icy here today, keep warm cheers DianeDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-41673671333294382482016-11-29T21:02:26.355+01:002016-11-29T21:02:26.355+01:00Pam we really loved the caves, a very special plac...Pam we really loved the caves, a very special place that the wonders of nature have have produced. As for the rifle I guess it is going to remain a mystery!! Have a good week DianeDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-37246752047105389302016-11-29T21:00:08.473+01:002016-11-29T21:00:08.473+01:00It was the first we had heard of the rifle Stewart...It was the first we had heard of the rifle Stewart, but it certainly has made a great story with no ending!!! Cheers DianeDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-19543608913096270682016-11-29T20:58:39.091+01:002016-11-29T20:58:39.091+01:00Oh I just loved those caves Pam, they were particu...Oh I just loved those caves Pam, they were particularly stunning. I loved the drive though as well, it i an amazing area to view. Have a good week DianeDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-88521511903194427702016-11-29T20:57:01.043+01:002016-11-29T20:57:01.043+01:00Thanks Richard, certainly one of the best caves we...Thanks Richard, certainly one of the best caves we have visited, some stunning areas. <br /><br />The rifle seems very odd, if it was on the ground maybe an animal got him, but propped up on the tree!!!!<br /><br />I hope also that you have a good week, DianeDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-88436788129160763362016-11-29T20:54:10.172+01:002016-11-29T20:54:10.172+01:00Lucie, comme vous le dites, la puissance de la nat...Lucie, comme vous le dites, la puissance de la nature crée des merveilles. Nous vivons dans un monde étonnant. Merci pour votre commentaire. Bonne semaineDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-23632800842162547962016-11-29T20:50:45.726+01:002016-11-29T20:50:45.726+01:00Thanks Diane those caves are probably the best I h...Thanks Diane those caves are probably the best I have seen. As you say it is amazing to be so hot you feel like you are melting but there is still snow on the mountains! Take care t'other Diane.Dianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-82489484713980222592016-11-29T18:40:41.205+01:002016-11-29T18:40:41.205+01:00WOW! those caves are amazing, it must have been su...WOW! those caves are amazing, it must have been such a thrill to discover their beauty!<br />Gorgeous photos, Diane!<br />Thanks for showing the maps, it always gives a better idea of the place!<br />Keep well and warm, cheers! <br />Noushkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11583459949373167021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-49551860473692391452016-11-28T19:55:10.009+01:002016-11-28T19:55:10.009+01:00Such an interesting story about the rifle... it su...Such an interesting story about the rifle... it sure makes me curious about what happened to the person who left it there. The caves look AMAZING!Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05776870904791768530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-17295736746714347062016-11-28T09:36:34.022+01:002016-11-28T09:36:34.022+01:00What great caves. The rifle made the news down he...What great caves. The rifle made the news down here as well.<br /><br />Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne Stewart Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04622420206244603688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-75990276948781124452016-11-27T23:27:30.543+01:002016-11-27T23:27:30.543+01:00Great caves, but the drive is much better. Love t...Great caves, but the drive is much better. Love this area of our country, gorgeous views. I've heard about the rifle, talk of maybe a bear or Indians dragged the hunter away. So much in this country to see! Take carePamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02158336083462589188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-85771450010598484722016-11-27T22:01:06.383+01:002016-11-27T22:01:06.383+01:00Your photos taken inside the cave system are absol...Your photos taken inside the cave system are absolutely stunning, Diane. I'd love to visit that place.<br /><br />I'd heard about the rifle before. How strange iss that, that it could sit there undiscovered for so many years.<br /><br />I hope you have a great week - - - RichardRichard Peglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05115206853645323899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-32700299053989440862016-11-27T10:24:53.740+01:002016-11-27T10:24:53.740+01:00Merci Diane pour ce voyage dans les merveilles sou...Merci Diane pour ce voyage dans les merveilles souterraines de notre planète!Vos photos sont superbes! La puissance de la nature crée des merveilles!<br />Bon dimanche à vous!lejardindeluciehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08606991627494236088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-53306946203184745152016-11-27T05:41:04.692+01:002016-11-27T05:41:04.692+01:00You sure did see some wonderful sights, Diane.Thos...You sure did see some wonderful sights, Diane.Those caves are wonderful. I have been through some beauties here too. Snow and heat all at the same time. It is an amazing country.diane bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12002292118984909883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-24011774106361273672016-11-26T16:42:49.899+01:002016-11-26T16:42:49.899+01:00Hi Hilary, Cango are/were fantastic. I am under ...Hi Hilary, Cango are/were fantastic. I am under the impression that they have commercialised them to much these days though, which if so,it is a shame. I have also seen Sudwala and Sterkfontein caves in RSA. The latter was where they found Mrs Ples if you have heard about her. If not easy to look up. <br />The Lehman caves are I think the most spectacular of all I have seen. Yes you are right, I wonder if the bones of the gun owner are still out there, but if an animal had got him the gun would not have been propped up on the tree - a mystery I guess that will never be solved.<br />It was a great day out all in all. Take care DianeDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-84569059900272638712016-11-26T16:31:44.017+01:002016-11-26T16:31:44.017+01:00Hi Diane ... the only caves I've seen are the ...Hi Diane ... the only caves I've seen are the Cango Caves ones ... and they are stunning aren't they, as too these here ... incredible formations - a geologists delight. It must an amazing area to see - the caves and the ride up into the mountains ... then you do wonder who left their rifle ... and are their bones out there to this day?<br /><br />Cheers for now - HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-42412270324449642282016-11-26T12:39:18.215+01:002016-11-26T12:39:18.215+01:00Thanks Anne, the caves were amazing and it was goo...Thanks Anne, the caves were amazing and it was good to have such a knowledgeable guide with us. It is strange ow I do not like being in enclosed spaces, but I do not have a problem with caves so long as there is standing room. Hope your weekend is a good one. Take care Diane xoxDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-77593595916838159952016-11-26T10:32:23.054+01:002016-11-26T10:32:23.054+01:00Gaelyn I have not really been to that many caves, ...Gaelyn I have not really been to that many caves, a couple in RSA and one here but these to me were outstanding and quite beautiful. You would really enjoy them I am sure and I am surprised yet another place we have beaten you to :-) Have a great thanksgiving DianeDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-9570005577299557992016-11-26T10:28:58.612+01:002016-11-26T10:28:58.612+01:00Fly the caves were amazing, I don't like enclo...Fly the caves were amazing, I don't like enclosed spaces but I was fine walking through these, even in the dark! The scenic drive though was stunning. I hope all is well with you both, take care DianeDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-6356110649712587592016-11-26T10:17:26.873+01:002016-11-26T10:17:26.873+01:00Wow how fascinating. Love the photos of the caves...Wow how fascinating. Love the photos of the caves. Reminds me of my trip to Austria. We went on a tour of caves there. Glad some of the people had torches ..would of been pretty scary to move. We had a part when the lights were put out and the music started ..and then random lights came on ..highlighting specific areas. It was amazing take care xox Anne Anne in Oxfordshirehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14479380647784781207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-45094426972587786392016-11-26T10:16:13.940+01:002016-11-26T10:16:13.940+01:00Thanks Kirsty our celebrations will be at Christma...Thanks Kirsty our celebrations will be at Christmas as we are now back home and thanksgiving is not recognised here in France. We will though I am sure have a great weekend and we hope you do as well. Take care DianeDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-68759899399869767982016-11-26T04:17:29.929+01:002016-11-26T04:17:29.929+01:00That is one very elaborately decorated cave. I re...That is one very elaborately decorated cave. I really need to make that visit, maybe in the spring/early summer. Your photos are superb!Gaelynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05784162697113288888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-90279232858845451692016-11-26T01:59:15.138+01:002016-11-26T01:59:15.138+01:00Those caves were fantastic...but I think I preferr...Those caves were fantastic...but I think I preferred the scenic drive...the fly in the webhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04563871975125538755noreply@blogger.com