So we left San Antonio behind and started heading across the nothingness of Western Texas towards Carlsbad and Roswell.
Sean couldn't stop talking about how awesome Roswell was, but first we had to hit up the Caverns of Carlsbad so he could take his shirt off and look like a zombie. 
We got there around 5 pm, just in time for the last round of cave tours. The cave itself was pretty sweet. Much like Mammoth Cave, I was reminded that this was my natural habitat. 54 degrees. Perfect for my hobbit-like ways. 
Sean had actually been here before. He liked it so much, he forgot he was there until he saw the nipple rock formation. Cool. 
Anyway, we saw some crazy rock formations along with stalagmites and stalactites. It looked like a landscape from another planet 750 ft below ground. This was clearly a prelude to our alien adventure in Roswell.The only thing I worried about was this as we wandered around the cave.Fortunately, no creatures from The Descent attacked us and we made it out alive. We were then able to enjoy our surroundings above ground.
Later that night, we saw a bat flight, not to be confused with a bat fight. A lady forest ranger prepared us for the game of honor and diplomacy that is bat viewing. There were about 7,000 questions from the crowd beforehand. This one little jerk (he was about 4 years old) not only asked a question that had already been answered, but then got confused as to what he was asking, “Do the bats eat da… da… da… (looks at parents for help)… (pauses for 3 minutes)… (told to say insects by parents)... ins…insec (looking baffled)... I mean bugs?" Great question, you stupid moron. Everyone already knew that they ate bugs when it was answered 10 minutes ago. What a waste of time. Pay attention... puhlease! He's lucky a table wasn't thrown at him.
Some of the other more adorable kids had fantastic questions.
“Why do the bats sleep upside down?” “Do the bats ever turn into vampires?” "Did you know the human head weighs 8 pounds?" Really well done, mates. Excellent questions.I had great expectations for the bat flight. Unfortunately, it was just ok. Minor disappointment. After the bats, Sean suggested we set up shop at a campground in White's City. Sort of racist if you ask me, but Sean was all for it. I thought he crossed some lines when he did this later that night at a talent show. Too soon, Sean. Too soon.
It was only about 97 degrees in our tent that night. Two Sweaty Men, One Tent. Such a situation often leads to this. Sean was almost sprayed by a skunk. Perfect night.We woke up at around 5:45 this morning and set out for Roswell. Sean had a lot of work to do at the International UFO Museum and Research Center. I was able to enjoy it a little more without worrying about the tedious research. 15 minutes and $5 later, I think it's safe to say we learned quite a bit.
I tried to open an alien door to another galaxy.
Sean was trying to connect the dots and make sense of it all.
We saw an alien autopsy.
We enjoyed the 5th grade science fair feel to the museum.
Kyle McLachan and Martin Sheen made an appearance.
At the end, they couldn’t think of anything else so they put up X-Files and Roswell (the series) posters. Learning.We added a new friend for the Gray Ghost.
Roswell is for (alien) Lovers. It is also stupid and pointless.- Kyle
Memphis Raines off to a commanding lead.
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