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Day 2 of my camping trip!
Gough’s Cave in Cheddar was discovered in 1880. Human and animal remains proved that it was occupied by our ancestors 14700 years ago. Evidence also showed they practised cannibalism!
Visiting it was a bit creepy but well worth all the goosebumps! Ready? Off we go…
Click pics once or twice to enlarge – if you dare!
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After that, I needed a beer! Where better than at the tap room of the local brewery?
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Next week I’ll show you England’s smallest city, Wells.
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Fantastic photos and yes quite creepy looking at them let alone being there heheh!:-)
Have a cheddartastic week and thanks for sharing Keith was interesting 👍
Just a bit, cheese Steve!
Fantastic!! You were really “rocking” this week with those photos, Keith! What an interesting place! Which beer to you choose? I would have gone for Hardrock! Cheers! 🍻
Like what you did there! Hardrock would have been the obvious choice but I went for Pothole -at least I didn’t get stoned!
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Ooohhh cool and a bit creepy. Thanks for the tour, Keith.
Thanks for tagging along, Maria!
Always happy to ☺️
it is super cool and creepy both, how great to be there
It was a visit I’ll never forget.
Amazing place and photos Keith.
It is, thanks so much, Sadje.
Most welcome
Fascinating photos. The lighting in your shots were excellent. Not easy taking photos in a cavernous environment.
Thanks, Suzette. It wasn’t the easiest task, and I had to spend some time adjusting the light.
Thank you! They turned out great!
I am claustrophobic, so I am much happier seeing these cave photos from home! Thank-you!
Mitch
It’s definitely not for you then Mitch!
Caves are fascinating to explore. I’ve been in a few, and it’s always amazing.
Indeed they are. What stories they could tell.
Wow – amazing, but I think I would have gone straight for the beer. You are very brave!
The beer tasted all the better for the cave experience!
Very cool, but also kinda gross. Did it smell bad in the cave? I would think it was damp and musty. I’m not sure I could have done it. Good on you for being adventurous! Thanks for sharing the photos as I will likely never get to visit. I have been inside Mammoth Cave in Kentucky (USA), and that didn’t gross me out too bad (but I was only 12 at time, and I’m not nearly as fearless anymore).
It didn’t smell of anything at all, Hope! Water is constantly dripping and moving rather than being stagnant.
We have caves like this – but without the cannabalism or the skeleton (I wonder how they found proof of cannibalism??) They are amazibng tho.
Apparently, they found masses of bones that had been scraped and showed signs of burning. They also discovered sculls that were used as drinking vessels!
I would have gone. I love being underground and hearing about its history. Bones and all.
I would have had a beer too. Don’t need much of an excuse either.
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Have a fabulous Wordless Wednesday and rest of the week, Keith. 🙂
It was absolutely fabulous – so was the cave!
Your pictures are interesting but not enough to get me to join you in any of those places. Except the tavern would be okay.
Go on, I dare you!
Yes, indeed, I get an eerie feeling when I see this cave. The beer will help restore one’s equilibrium, I think.
It did just that! Cheers!
You should have saved that for Halloween. It is super creepy. Good for you to not just run back out of the cave. There are a few pretty things in it, though.
I didn’t think of that! You’d have liked it, there were quite a few dogs there.
Hi Keith – looks amazing … and I’d love to visit – but particularly to purchase some of that cave-aged cheddar … and i might even try an ale – looks to be great fun – cheers Hilary
A scary but yet beautiful place. So very cool. Thanks for sharing this amazing place. Very cool. And a beer is a must afterwards.
A scary but yet beautiful place. So very cool. Thanks for sharing this amazing place. Very cool. And a beer is a must afterwards.
It was very special – as was the beer!
The caves are quite beautiful. I particularly like all the mineral formations, not just the stalactites but those columns growing out of the water.
Thanks again for the kind words on my photo. I do like finding things to capture and express in usual places.
-Amanda (CatSynth)
It was absolutely fascinating, and the colours were all natural.
I really look forward to discovering what you come up with each week. Your pics are always delightfully different.
Wow, great photos! I used to love exploring caves but it’s been years since I’ve done it. Glad we never ran into a skeleton!
The world’s oldest skeleton was found there. It’s called Cheddar Man and now resides in The National History Museum in London.
I looked Cheddar Man up after reading your reply, very interesting!
Lovely photos. It is many years since I have been there, probably before we were married, but it is just as I remember it. One thing that always stuck in my mind was that the guide told us that the mites go up and then the tights come down. I have always remembered which are the stalactites and which are the stalagmites since then. Ask me what happened yesterday and I won’t remember!
At least you’ve remembered something really useful! I always remind myself that stalactites have to hold on tight!
Gives me chills just thinking about it! But I’m intrigued to see those pictures.
I’m sure you’d enjoy it. With your camera skills, you’d find lots to photograph!
Fascinating photos, Keith.
A little creepy for me though.
Have a great weekend ahead!
Geesh I need a beer too after that!