Riding the dark ride
@GardenGerty (164817)
United States
July 18, 2025 2:55pm CST
The last thing we did before going back up above ground was ride the "Dark Ride" which was not totally dark, except for once when our tour guide did turn out the headlights and we were in an unlit space.
This is Bob and I. You may be able to tell I do not often take selfies, but it seems all 18 other people were, so I gave it a try and succeeded somewhat.
We were cool, comfortable, and at this point sitting down for a ride to learn even more about salt mining.
The salt that is mined by this company that is also working the mines is used in the winter to salt our roads. It is also included in animal feed.
Table salt is acquired differently, by evaporation. It is much more pure. See, I did learn something yesterday.
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@GardenGerty (164817)
• United States
1m
We were there for two and a half hours, or more. It was a lot of walking but also some really cool information.
@GardenGerty (164817)
• United States
Just now
I may have to take some more often.
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@DaddyEvil (153692)
• United States
Just now
@GardenGerty I'm sure you'll appreciate them when you get older.
Honestly, I would never guess you're as old as you've told me from that photo. You look at least 20 years younger than your real age. 
@Deepizzaguy (112009)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
1h
Nice selfie of yourself and Bob in the Dark Ride.
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@sw8sincere (5854)
• Philippines
1h
Sounds like a fun and educational trip and your selfie attempt is part of the experience!
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@Ineeddentures (11009)
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2h
That's an awesome selfie Heather.
I bet salt mining is quite interesting
I look bloody stupid in selfies
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@GardenGerty (164817)
• United States
Just now
I felt stupid because I did not know how to make my camera do it. That was silly. You need to take a selfie with Yvonne.
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@Ineeddentures (11009)
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@GardenGerty she won't!?
I was trying to take us both but she ran away
@GardenGerty (164817)
• United States
Just now
There were some really cool things to see. I think the salt air dehydrated me, though. We could not carry drinks with us.
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@snowy22315 (192985)
• United States
1h
You guys look young for your age. It sounds like a fun tour. I hope you get to do something like that again soon
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@GardenGerty (164817)
• United States
52s
We will do more fun things when the weather cools off.
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@RasmaSandra (87058)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
3h
Great selfie and glad you enjoyed your dark ride,
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@GardenGerty (164817)
• United States
Just now
Since it was at the end of the tour we were especially glad of a time to sit and listen.
@GardenGerty (164817)
• United States
Just now
Yes, It was good when I figured out that the reason I could not see myself is that I had the phone down too low. I was getting images of the ceiling. It is good to be seen sometimes.
