It's that time of year again. The annual BLT Reunion just wrapped up. What a great reunion it was. This is the first one I've attended in a few years. Due to health issues as well as work schedule conflicts, I wasn't there. Emile and Brie, however, were able to go. I will honestly say that I'm glad I made it a priority to attend this year. It was great seeing everyone. You seem to forget how much you have missed people until you see them again.
This year our family decided to stay at Lake Anna in Mineral, VA. It was a much closer location for those of us in PA, was a bit more centrally located for all family members, and the price was better. On the way to VA, we made detour and ended up going to Luray Caverns. I had heard about it numerous times, however, I had never had the opportunity to go there. What a beautiful place.
Luray Caverns was discovered on August 13, 1878. The vast underground cavern contains stalactites, stalagmites, speleothems, flowstone, an underground mirrored lake, a "wishing well," and the Great Stalacpipe Organ.
The wishing well is just that. People close their eyes, make a wish, and toss a coin (or bill) into the well. Periodically the well is "emptied" and the money is sent to various charities. There is a sign hanging above the well outlining exactly where the money went, including the amounts. Pretty cool!
The Great Stalacpipe Organ
When we were on the tour, the guide told us that there have been several weddings held in the cavern. We were able to listen to essentially a "player" type musical piece while we were in the area of the organ. AMAZING!!
One other very special part of the cavern was the Veterans Memorial. Those men who served or lost their lives from Page County, Virginia, are remembered.
There is honestly no way to describe how spectacular Luray Caverns are. I have never before seen such beauty in the form I saw underground. I suppose it's another example of how much we "miss" when we don't stop and take the time to explore what we have been blessed with here on earth. Who knows, maybe someday I'll make a trip back to explore Luray with my future grandchildren....
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