The road trip begins!
I’m currently on my way to Spain via Fontainebleau with Paul and Scott Gowens and Iain the guitar! We have arrived at the Eurostar terminal and are waiting on a very delayed train over to France. I am also knackered after a few very hectic and hyperactive weeks and after an awesome send-off night out which left me having only 3 hours sleep before the start of the drive! Can’t complain though, too much good stuff to look forward to
Luckily it has been fantastic weather for the drive down so far, hopefully this will continue as we cross the channel! Tomorrow we will be spending the day in Font and we are looking to go to sectors such as Bas Cuvier, Elephant and Cul de Chien.
I am really excited about returning to Siurana a year after my first holiday there - I can’t believe time has gone so fast! I don’t have any specific aims in mind, I just want to relax and have fun after what has been a very busy year at university filled with essays, exams and injuries!
The last few weeks I have been trying to get my fitness up on routes but also learning to enjoy climbing again - it feels great to be able to go to the wall and climb whatever I want without feeling any niggles or pain! My heel is - healing - and my fingers feel more sturdy than normal, so I have been having fun climbing with the Ratho crew (you all know who you are!) making funny videos and even getting out to Back Bowden.
I also went mountain biking in Glentress for a day which was a good distraction from
Training and essay writing! Iain promised not to break me and I returned unbroken save for a few bumps and scrapes! I found it to be pretty exciting and scary at times, but really fun and a good supplement to my climbing. I was very tired by the end of the day but am keen to go back again sometime when I return from Spain!
The trip to Bowden was during a rare day of good weather before the snow/hail/wind and rain arrived! Me, Iain S, Ian P, Jason and Neil travelled down and the team had a good day of bouldering, eating and banter. I managed to flash two font 7as which I had never achieved before in a day (only done one 7A in my life before this!) Everyone was doing well and the only thing holding us back at the end of the day was a lack of skin and light!
Here’s to a good trip - about to board the Eurostar!
Edit: in the hotel in font now! I am extremely tired after the first half of the journey but all three of us are excited for our “rest” day from driving of climbing tomorrow!