We began our great quest for enlightenment in a classroom. Many people waved farewell wishing they could come. We dropped off one companion on a stop for rations and headed towards a giant cave.

Our ride took us away

Early in the morning

Headed on a quest

We soon arrived and ventured underground. Then after appropriating the proper tools we went to a river leading into darkness. Where (rocking back and forth) we set off.

We took a boat tour

Through an underground river

Into the darkness

A piercing beam of light shone through the black, illuminating certain features of the cavern for all to see. As I gazed around at the unparalleled beauty, our guide explained about the luck of cave kisses. As my fellow companions were hit by these water droplets, I studied the stalactites on the ceiling and received a sharp surprise.

Cave kiss in my eye

It’s very very painful

So much for good luck

We soon encountered an obstacle upon the road…or river actually. A giant dam refused us entry. After determining this manmade structure as impassable we sadly turned back. Much to my regret we were unable to continue on to the wonders we could see beyond.

There was a large dam

We couldn’t continue onward

It was disheartening

It was then that I noticed the temperature in the cave. I shivered as I gazed around. After thinking a while I realized that I should have worn warmer clothing. Even through my discomfort I refused to tear my eyes away from the sights surrounding me.

The temperature was cold

My short sleeved shirt was way too thin

I almost froze

We soon exited our vessel headed toward light and warmer weather like moths drawn to a flame. As we left I noticed with a fright, rusted gates that could easily trap us in. I passed these with a sigh of relief and imagined prisoners wasting away behind the bars.

I noticed as we left

The exits were all barred

Like a dark prison

We exited into a bright forest, the warm sun shining down on us. After wandering the trails we came upon a glass house on top of a hill. As we entered, due to the number of butterflies, it seemed as though the very flowers were taking flight around us and, in some places, doing other things. Upon feeling a tickling on the back of his head one companion swatted reflexively possibly harming a butterfly.

After the cave tour

We went to the butterfly house

One became injured

We soon left and after eating visited a trinket shop where we found that money actually can grow on trees formed in the shape of crystals. After wandering around a while I came upon a door marked Batman. Excited about seeing the local hero, I opened the door only to be disappointed by a latrine.

I found the bat cave

The sign definitely said batman.

It lied to me