Biosphere 2

1-3-07
We headed for Oracle to see Biosphere, they were already closed by the time we got here, besides i think that is a few hour trip thru there.We tried to find a Rv Park here or a place to dry camp but most of the land was fenced off so that was out. got into town and seen this little motel called the Chalet . pretty run down place, but we stopped and asked if we could park here, and the owner said sure thing. Got to talking about motel business and we had the same idea about who to rent to and not to rent too. Altho she said that they don't get much business anymore since the mine closed up. Her husband does keys and locks. so the front office is more for that than actually renting rooms out.
Will head for the Biosphere in the morning as they open at 9 am .

1-4-07
We made it here, Wow it is huge, thought for sure that my feet would never make it all that way, but you can't see the whole thing anyway, we were the first to get here accept another lady who was from China, she spoke english pretty good but had a translater machine with her. I think i need one of those.

Our guide was very good and informative, also very funny. Have to say that we were a bit disappointed in the place, as they don't keep it up much anymore. He said visitors were down a lot and they have all these housing apartments that are sitting there empty. He said the man that owns all of this is quiet wealthy . He also has it for sale. Anyone want to buy this money hungry research center.?


The buildings here are some of the apartments they used to house for researchers.




This was the kitchen at the closed in center