I had recently been corresponding with one of this province’s cavers – James Sled, he has told me of a cave that sounds really promising – a pit on a high ridge in prime caving country. The pit is situated in the bottom of a 15 foot wide depression and beneath a river runs along a tunnel that eventually sumps.
Using the patchwork of topo maps that I was able to download from toporama and James’s directions I think I have managed to pinpoint the exact location.
At this time my good caving friend is recovering from an operation. I typically conduct my explorations with him. I am holding off the initial reconnisiance of the pit until he is in better shape – by the sounds of it his wound is supperating and I have suggested he calls a doctor fast – lets hope he does.
One the bright side I have just had my article on “Costa Rica River Travel” accepted by the New Zealand Herald, cant wait to get it in print. I am considering another travel article on the plight of Costa Rica’s howler monkey’s. In the town where we were staying (Tamarindo) they average two a day being electrocuted on the power lines. I think I will discuss that sorry situation in my next post. Mick
Mick,
Did you locate this yet? You will know of the caves nearby that have been turned into a tourist attraction.?
Go past them to the ridge and follow to the property line of the neighboring land. You will find it there.
Thank you James, I am yet to go here, I went shortly after you had first mentioned it, but from the advice you gave me as the likely situation in the area, I decided to err on the side of caution and cut the journey short. Mick
Mick,
We will be opening up a new entrance to what we hope will link to Moira Cave. I would really like to have you there if you would like to join us? Aiming for June.
This is surface and a good distance from Moira itself, however dye traces have proved to connect.
Please let me know.
James