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Jagged
edges adorn the entrance of the
cave.
Stalagmites decorate the
floors serving as warnings for
those who choose to enter, a
caveat, not unlike those warning
signs that are at the mouth of
pirate caves of lore.
Stalactites protrude from
the roof of the caves, like
jagged knives aimed at
unsuspecting visitors.
At the center of the cave
is a magnificent cathedral of
minerals morphed to enigmatic
shapes, invoking an almost holy
air into the Spartan landscape.
Naturally, a chapel was
built in the heart of this
chamber.
Natural crevices within
the seven chambers of the caves
serve as illumination for the
dark and hallowed halls of this
edifice.
The
play of light and shadows add a
magnificent effect on the pious
grounds.
The silence is
overwhelming and seeing the
envelopment of light by the cape
of shadows makes it even more
eerie.
But the core of the
experience is in the peace and
tranquility offered by these
caves, which serve as a retreat
from the hustle of life and as a
succor in the face of wailing
strife.
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