Carlsbad Caverns, New Mexico

White City and the Post Office at White City

We got away on a right sunny day from Oklahoma City. It was windy but after three days it was time to move on. We drove a long day and the highway was much improved. What a difference from the drive to Oklahoma City. The highway was good and no bumps, cracks or holes. We stayed that night in Hobbs, New Mexico, where else but WalMart. The next morning we are up and on the road early. Still windy. We got to White City,NM the entrance to Carlsbad Caverns. We parked our motorhome there, disconnected the car and drove up to Carlsbad Caverns. We did the self tour and wish we had taken a flashlight with us. Next time as we only did half the tour which took us 2 and a half hours. After you enter the cave you descend 750 feet, the equivalent of a 80 story building. That is a long walk! As you descend the walkway is all paved and has handrails also you notice the coolness and humidity. There is several points of interest along the way and you can read the plaques posted there. At the very bottom there is a kiosk with sandwiches and drinks. Also a washroom in the "Great Room". We exited by elevator and were worn out from the walk. The entrance fee is very reasonable and was all in all an interesting tour. Pictures can be seen at http://community.webshots.com/user/ramit56 under Carlsbad Caverns & Cactus

On our way back to White City and down from the caverns there was a 9 mile scenic drive on gravel. We took this road and it skirted in and around the hills of the caverns and we stopped and took some pictures of cacti. Here is a couple of shots.