Connie, I agree, Destruction and defacement of these caves is in the interest of profit. That's a crying shame.... M> Thailand's deep cave exploration at - www.divefun.com/tcdp/ ----- Original Message ----- From: Connie LoRe <connie97@gt*.ne*> To: <eddiep@lu*.co*> Cc: <cavers@cavers.com> Sent: Friday, November 05, 1999 4:27 AM Subject: vaca ha > Eddie, > > Just got back to states and checked archives. Your information was > correct...the property owner of Vaca Ha, "Don" Camillo Solice Acosta, > had at one time dug up the property believing he could enlarge the > surface pool. He has discontinued that attempt now, and the jungle is > replenishing itself. However, the cement collar of the old well is > a memory. > > Incorrect info on the archives was that the DeRosa's "control" the site. > Last spring, Don Camillo and the DeRosas entered into a private business > transaction, and a cominbination lock was in place at that time. Their > business transaction was completed, and the key lock is controlled by > the owner. ALL divers pay 50 NP to the property owner to dive VacaHa. > > A new ladder was installed by the owner last week. Many miss the > original "well" opening on the surface....it was definietely unique. > However, the change was made by the owner. What is done, is done... > The cave is still magnificent. > > Connie > http://www.cavediving.com/connie/ Ginnie Springs 904-454-2202 > Yucatan Cave Trips Fax 904-454-3201 Home 727-862-2676 > 18237 Oshawa Dr.,Hudson,FL 34667 >
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