We traveled to the Ice Cave and surrounding mountains with Paul and Lauren in New Mexico. There had been a volcanic explosion in the past and evidence was everywhere- canyons formed by lava, walking on pumice, and volcanic sink holes.
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Victoria helps Bella on the walk.
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To get to the cave you had to walk down lots of steps. The cave was made up of algae frozen water and stalagmites- very cold and interesting.
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Paul took us to this scenic overlook
on top of some cliffs that were 200 plus feet off of the ground.
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On top were small pools of water with baby
tadpoles.
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Jer took Victoria to where Paul was sitting on the edge of a cliff. My heart was in my throat the entire time.
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I wouldn't let Bella near the edge, so she just danced on the little rocks by the car.
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When
Jer and Victoria came back,
Jer wanted to go do some more climbing, but I told Victoria she needed to stay with me by the car for that type of high climbing. She wasn't too happy.
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My brother and me pose by a rock formation.
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Thanks Paul and Lauren for showing us a great time!
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