Gold mine exploration

Guys like an element of danger. If there's a chance to go exploring or see something that could result in cuts and bruises we'll normally sign up. So while we were on vacation we went to an old gold mine. As we followed the path we went up the side of the mountain and into one of the mine shafts that went parallel to the valley. Except there were no lights on the walls and all we had to illuminate our path was the light at the end of the tunnel. A little farther in we found a mine shaft that went into the mountain, also without lights. Adventure was calling so we explored into the mine shaft about 50 meters, illuminating our path with cel phones and camera flashes. Along the way we got to see glow worms along the ceiling. These are small insects that glow neon blue or green and attract small insects in a tendril they hang down. They are pretty cool.

Later on in this same hike we followed a path along the river except there were no guardrails in this section! It felt like we were going into forbidden areas except it was perfectly legal. It felt really cool.

Right now we've only got four weeks of classes to go. It's hard to believe that six weeks are already done. Time has just flown by here. I've been hanging out with a great group of people, learning new things, and so forth. All of us are changing and growing. It's a really great place to be.