One of my most cherished memories was when I was paddling in a dark river that runs through an amazing cave. After minutes of going through what seemed like an endless dark tunnel filled with flying swallows and sleeping bats, it suddenly "pops up" and I found myself in a huge chamber filled with stalactites and stalagmites the bases of which I couldn't see as the light was not strong enough and the space was so emmense. It was a surreal experience. I find that the most beautiful effect produced in caves is when there's a hole in its "ceiling"and rays of light are coming through, penetrating the darkness and illuminating the water that runs through it. It is just spectacular. I wish I could go back there again.
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