Spelunking in Venado Caverns

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I was excited, if a little nervous, to visit the Venado Caverns today. The idea of ancient, wet rocks and sleeping bats intrigued me, but I wondered if I would feel claustrophobic. Several people had warned me that a sudden fear could envelop me; in fact, Noelia, who had been one of my guides to Rio Celeste, had told me that she can't explore the caverns because of sudden-onset claustrophobia. I didn't believe it would happen to me, but I was prepared for the possibility.

Last updated: Oct 22, 2023


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