Murphy, CA

This weekend I went with Matt through the Sierra gold rush towns. First stop - Moaning Cavern. If you haven't been there before keep in mind that the Statue of Liberty supposedly would fit inside of it

Matt opted for rappeling. I had explained to him how big it was but it didn't deter him any. I was not about to have my first rappeling experience be in this cave.

This is the hole he had to go down. Pretty harmless looking, right?

Making the plunge.

I took the stairs which were pretty cramped...

Yes, this is actually the path I had to squeeze through. It was fun!

This is about the point where he realizes that from here down there is no more wall.

Safely at the bottom. He was shaking. I was cold. A good time was had by all.

Out back behind the cave entrance. I really hurt my back out there.

At the hotel - no toothbrush included.

Our room was 'historic' which meant it was very old and had no bathroom or shower. It was situated over the bar which was having the towns costume party in it. I drank alot and the neighbors apparently complained about me stripping in the hallway outside my door. Oops.

It's hard to see but the building across the street says "Cheap Cash Store"

The shamrock in the intersection by our hotel.

Breakfast. Matt has jacked up hair because he got it wet the night before (OH MY GOD.)