Talking the Keats of Caving About the Wonders and Wisdom Found Deep Underground Michael Ray Taylorâs Tweet Share
In a career that has spanned nearly 30 years, Michael Ray Taylor has emerged as a Keats of caving, a veteran explorer of underground realms who writes with grace and restraint. His new book,
Hidden Nature: Wild Southern Caves, probes the daunting and delicate ecosystems of caves; the passion that drives those who seek a larger connection with the world; and the enthralling reasons the South attracts locals as well as international travelers, thrill-seekers and NASA scientists alike.
Taylor answered questions from via email.
and s.e.a.l.s are scrambling now to rescue 12 boys and their coach who have been trapped deep inside a flooded cave. the main obstacles facing the rescuers rising water and dark tight cave passages. the boys have been there two wae weeks. and they will decide amongst themselves who will leave first. a doctor will consult. a local governor says it s d-dated to try to get them out before the heaviest monsoon rains. translator: yesterday, the water level was the lowest. and, today, the water level in chambers number one, two, and three inside the cave is low enough to walk through them. the water of some parts recedes as much assess 30 secentimeters.
how hard is it to find your way around, gary? well, you know, under normal conditions when the cave, you know, isn t full of water and that, you know, people are, you know, busy in caves like this every day. now, when you have flooded cave passages like this, it s probably equivalent to diving in chocolate milk. there is virtually no visibility. it s very hard to stay oriented [ no audio ] a little trouble with gary s connection. gary shin dell, joining us with his perspective on what s going on in the cave in thailand. the second part of the rescue effort is slated to begin in these coming hours. we ll have coverage right here on msnbc. i want to turn now to the white house. president trump has a big week ahead, including announcing his supreme court pick tomorrow at 9:00 p.m. eastern time as the week wears on. he ll be meeting with nato allies in brussels at a summit there, whom he continues to blast. the new york times reporting that in weighing his options for the highest