Tuesday, September 11, 2012

Next up, Cave of the Winds

Here are the stairs, smack next to the falls, that we climbed;


But first, you have to be properly attired. So you get these fun sandals and a plastic bag to put your real shoes in, plus a bright yellow ponch to keep you dry - HA!
Here we go!
 We're 1/2 way there...

They really have a good sense of humor!

 At the top of the stairs;


  

After we were done, and soaked from the knees down, we chatted with the elevator operator on the way back up. Turned out, he is part of the crew that tears down and builds those stairs - every year! He said it takes all of November to tear them down. Then, every April they build them again, on the site. He said it's brutal! The water is only 40 degrees or so and they're out there all day. Brrrrr. Oh sure, they probably have wet suits on but still. 

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