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Our Day Off we went to ATM cave. This has become a popular eco- tourist cave.
Our Day Off we went to ATM cave. This has become a popular eco- tourist cave.
Date: 03/25/2005
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Today we were guests of the Belize Institute of Archeology
Today we were guests of the Belize Institute of Archeology
Date: 03/25/2005
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The cave's primary passage is a river. Here Willy snapped this shot of a crab living in the cave.
The cave's primary passage is a river. Here Willy snapped this shot of a crab living in the cave.
Date: 03/25/2005
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They are much like an ocean crab and do not show any major signs of cave adaptation. These caves flood and many aquatic animals
They are much like an ocean crab and do not show any major signs of cave adaptation. These caves flood and many aquatic animals from the surface wash into the caves.
Date: 03/25/2005
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Chip was really excited about seeing this cave which we spoke so highly of. In all fairness, Ed & I nailed Chip with our wa
Chip was really excited about seeing this cave which we spoke so highly of. In all fairness, Ed & I nailed Chip with our water bottles. Chip handled the abuse well.
Date: 03/25/2005
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There is a 45 minute hike which requires multiple crossings of Roaring Creek.
There is a 45 minute hike which requires multiple crossings of Roaring Creek.
Date: 03/25/2005
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Jaguar Swipes on a tree. I saw Fer De Lance On the trail this day.
Jaguar Swipes on a tree. I saw Fer De Lance On the trail this day.
Date: 03/25/2005
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The Entrance is quite awesome.
The Entrance is quite awesome.
Date: 03/25/2005
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Willy lights the water with a strobe to show of the turquoise color.
Willy lights the water with a strobe to show of the turquoise color.
Date: 03/25/2005
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Our group begins to enter the cave
Our group begins to enter the cave
Date: 03/25/2005
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A tourist group passes us in the cave. Those who know the cave are concerned about its well being as it becomes more popular.
A tourist group passes us in the cave. Those who know the cave are concerned about its well being as it becomes more popular.
Date: 03/25/2005
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Willy Flashes me
Willy Flashes me
Date: 03/25/2005
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The cave has some very nice artifacts
The cave has some very nice artifacts
Date: 03/25/2005
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This calcified skull has suffered major damage from negligence.
This calcified skull has suffered major damage from negligence.
Date: 03/25/2005
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Other Bones calcified into the flowstone
Other Bones calcified into the flowstone
Date: 03/25/2005
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The Crystal Skeleton, probally one of the most interesting and well preserved skeletons in the world. There is talk of making th
The Crystal Skeleton, probally one of the most interesting and well preserved skeletons in the world. There is talk of making this chamber a world heritage site.
Date: 03/25/2005
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Another Skull coated in Calcite Crystals. Do you recognize anything wrong about this picture.
Another Skull coated in Calcite Crystals. Do you recognize anything wrong about this picture.
Date: 03/25/2005
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The upper level is well decorated.
The upper level is well decorated.
Date: 03/25/2005
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A mayan ceremonial chamber in the background
A mayan ceremonial chamber in the background
Date: 03/25/2005
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A gift to the gods, most items were broken to finalize the offering. This could mean that the spirit was released from the item
A gift to the gods, most items were broken to finalize the offering. This could mean that the spirit was released from the item or that the item could no longer be used in the terrestial world. A big sacrafice to make in those days.
Date: 03/25/2005
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One of the rooms in the cave, many are well decorated
One of the rooms in the cave, many are well decorated
Date: 03/25/2005
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The main chamber is a floor of rimstone dams. The area is covered with artifacts. It is important that all who enter carfully wa
The main chamber is a floor of rimstone dams. The area is covered with artifacts. It is important that all who enter carfully watch each step. Looking around at the sites only when stopped.
Date: 03/25/2005
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Ed enjoys some pot
Ed enjoys some pot
Date: 03/25/2005
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Patrick a local Mayan Guide knows much about the jungle.
Patrick a local Mayan Guide knows much about the jungle.
Date: 03/25/2005
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Just inside there is a short deep water swim.
Just inside there is a short deep water swim.
Date: 03/25/2005
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The water is very blue. Look for fish.
The water is very blue. Look for fish.
Date: 03/25/2005
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Pictures do not do justice for this cave
Pictures do not do justice for this cave
Date: 03/25/2005
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Another shot of the swim
Another shot of the swim
Date: 03/25/2005
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A stone seplechure
A stone seplechure
Date: 03/25/2005
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Another shot of the Skull
Another shot of the Skull
Date: 03/25/2005
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The group gathers
The group gathers
Date: 03/25/2005
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A corner of offerings
A corner of offerings
Date: 03/25/2005
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This pot in excellent shape has even suffered damage. I have compared mine & other photo's that show the gradual increase of
This pot in excellent shape has even suffered damage. I have compared mine & other photo's that show the gradual increase of finger prints.
Date: 03/25/2005
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Of the rarest are Monkey Pots. I was told that there are only 4 known examples and none in the same cave. I have seen 3.
Of the rarest are Monkey Pots. I was told that there are only 4 known examples and none in the same cave. I have seen 3.
Date: 03/25/2005
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A classic Kill hole. Instead of a perfect circle another notch was carved into the hole.
A classic Kill hole. Instead of a perfect circle another notch was carved into the hole.
Date: 03/25/2005
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The Skull again
The Skull again
Date: 03/25/2005
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The Crystal Skeleton is now protected by a rope to keep visitors from getting too close. This has even suffered damage.
The Crystal Skeleton is now protected by a rope to keep visitors from getting too close. This has even suffered damage.
Date: 03/25/2005
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