Tues, Dec 31

We headed back to the Caverns for an official tour.  It was very enjoyable.  We went to a different area.  It was pretty amazing.  I have included only a few more pictures.  

This is called the frustrated lovers because they aren't quite touching.

 In one area they had blasted a tunnel to improve the route for touring 80 years ago.  The little stalactites have formed in those 80 years.  They are less than a inch.

We left Carlsbad a little after noon.  Stopped for gas in Roswell.  I got a few more alien shots.

Pretty close to a 5 hour drive home.  We had about an hour to get ready for company and make the soup.  I had 2 pots going..  One for soup and one to cook the boudzas.  Worked out pretty well. Steve and Jennifer came and then 3 volunteers who live here joined us.  It was fun. We had plenty.  

I have to be up at 4 am to get Nathan to the airport.  We don't leave until early afternoon.  It is hard to believe that our time here is almost over.  2014 here we come.