Rupert sent me a text message on reading my last post. A précis of its contents is roughly "cheer up". Perhaps my last post was a bit gloomy. In the spirit of being cheerful, here are all the lovely things about my holiday.
We've had a great time in Rodellar; it's perhaps the most beautiful climbing area in Spain, and at this time of year the leaves are turning. The tall poplars lining the gorge are spectacular. Yesterday I was lucky enough to find Coliseum dry (enough) and put it to rest, after getting smacked around by it on my first day here. It's nice to see that you've got the knack of a place during a trip.
There's been lots of chums out here as well. Dan Walker & his beau Emma provided company and word games; Paul & Nat and Neil & Ruth were out here too. They've been great company and inspiration, the girls in particular have been very impressive; totally going for it. Jules has been ticking 7c's in a day with comfort, Nat and Emma have both broken new ground and Ruth has made a really impressive flash of Orient (7c/+) at Terradets.
On our last night, Jules and I celebrated our wedding anniversary in a hotel in the beautiful village of Alquezar.
All in all it's been an amazing trip, and has provided me with some great memories and some great ticks. Can't believe I'm now home.
It's so depressing.
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