He hid in a cave for 25 years

Some people like to cook, others like to garden, and still others like to play sports.

But Ra-Paula has a very different passion in life.

25 years after entering the cave in New Mexico, USA, he revealed what was inside – and it’s beyond fascinating.

Look up the word “devotion” in the dictionary and you’ll likely see an image of Ra Paula in it. If not, someone needs to change the dictionary term. For 25 years, Paula isolated herself from the outside world and disappeared into a cave in New Mexico. But don’t worry, he had his dog to keep him company.

Why do you ask? Just so he could create what he loved most. Yes, you guessed it, art.

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What he did in the cave is something really extraordinary. Using his tools, Paula carved, dug and shaped the sandstone to create something amazing.

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When he invited people to see his work, many of them felt as if they were entering a fairytale world. There are not enough superlatives to describe this masterpiece.

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Countless shapes and figures can be found in the cave, all engraved in great detail. Yes, you may need to position yourself to make sure you’re not dreaming. He made everything by hand.

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But Paula didn’t want to stop at just one cave, he designed and decorated many caves – 12 to be exact – and said he wouldn’t stop.

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Some of the caves have beds for guests and one even has running water.

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But Paula is not a civil engineer, he is not an architect. No, he’s just an ordinary man who found his passion in life.

When asked if he was obsessed with his art, he replied, “Is a child obsessed with games? When you’re doing something you love and are attracted to, you want to do it all the time.”

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Great!

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In the video below – viewed more than 23 million times – we get a glimpse into Paula’s cave. Join the journey!