The owner of Lodge Montoze offered to drive us through the tunnels, but traffic on Highway 17 seemed light enough to venture through the tunnels on foot.

It was basically fine. We just moved to the side when cards approached.

My light and reflective vest should keep us visible enough to oncoming vehicles.

After walking 800 meters, we found windows in the tunnel!

We could barely see through the windows.

I wondered what it would be like out there.

Hmmm if only there were a way to go outside.

Walked a few steps further and discovered two huge doors 4 meters tall, standing wide open to the beautiful forest outside.

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The middle hinge was higher than I am tall!

We found a beautiful stream outside. I looked for a way onto the tunnel.

Sweet! A ladder is just the thing I need.

On top of the ladder I see the windowed tunnel was actually a connector between two previously distinct tunnels.

I could almost make out the name of the end of the first tunnel

I’m on top of the world (of happiness)!

Back down the ladder looked a bit spooky and was totally fine.

Looking back, I could just about see the name of the second tunnel

These wall holders really intrigue me

Cool! It opens up into a larger space.. including a ladder!