Walking the dogs (strays)
The Wild Side (Sella)World travels have come to an end, for now. Funds are lacking, it's time to find a J. O. B.
Before heading for home I spent some time with Carlitos and Diana in Alicante. We deepwater soloed (no ropes) in the Mediteranean ocean, climbing from an inflatable boat over clear blue water. The best was climbing stalagtites in a sea cave, the downside was climbing with wet hands, humidity, and fear of jumping/falling into the water. We also checked out some other (drier) climbing spots, the highlight was climbing the Wild Side at Sella. Then it was back to Madrid to pack the bags and head for the States.
I spent some time first in Chicago for Nick and Melanie's wedding. I then came home for about a week before my parents and I loaded up the camper to drive back to Chicago for Josh and Carolyn's wedding. We made several stops on the way to visit people: Andy and Kiara in Phoenix, the Scholtens in El Paso, Mr. Bush in Missouri. We stayed one night at the Hueco Rock Ranch where I got my first taste of Hueco tanks, an international climbing destination known for bouldering (the V bouldering grade was developed here).
I spent a week in Chicago before the wedding, it was a good time hanging out with Josh and Carolyn before the wedding. I also went up to Michigan one day to taste some of Michigan's finest brew right from the source. Amy and Gabriel flew into Chicago and the long road called us west. We enjoyed the fields of corn and soybeans stopping in Oskaloosa, Iowa to see Dad's old aquaintances. Then we stopped in Longmont and Denver visiting relatives and quickly checking out El Dorado canyon (I must return to climb) and climbing a little in Boulder Canyon.
On the way to Phoenix to pick up my car we stopped at the Black Canyon of the Gunnison (no time for climbing) and the Grand Canyon (no time for hiking). Other highlights were lunch at the park in Gunnison with chainsaw carvings, pitching tent at a gas station in Indian country, and the scenic drive through eastern Colorado.
Before arriving home Amy, Gabriel and I stopped in Idylwild to climb Suicide Rock. Andy and Kiara and family showed up the next week and we had a busy week together with the nephews and neices taking full advantage of playtime with their cousins. Another highlight for me was taking Gabriel up to Tahquitz (where the Yosemite Decimal System rating system was developed) and doing El Whampo, a five pitch trad climb, we did it in true Spanish style, coffee at the cafe before and after.
Before heading for home I spent some time with Carlitos and Diana in Alicante. We deepwater soloed (no ropes) in the Mediteranean ocean, climbing from an inflatable boat over clear blue water. The best was climbing stalagtites in a sea cave, the downside was climbing with wet hands, humidity, and fear of jumping/falling into the water. We also checked out some other (drier) climbing spots, the highlight was climbing the Wild Side at Sella. Then it was back to Madrid to pack the bags and head for the States.
I spent some time first in Chicago for Nick and Melanie's wedding. I then came home for about a week before my parents and I loaded up the camper to drive back to Chicago for Josh and Carolyn's wedding. We made several stops on the way to visit people: Andy and Kiara in Phoenix, the Scholtens in El Paso, Mr. Bush in Missouri. We stayed one night at the Hueco Rock Ranch where I got my first taste of Hueco tanks, an international climbing destination known for bouldering (the V bouldering grade was developed here).
I spent a week in Chicago before the wedding, it was a good time hanging out with Josh and Carolyn before the wedding. I also went up to Michigan one day to taste some of Michigan's finest brew right from the source. Amy and Gabriel flew into Chicago and the long road called us west. We enjoyed the fields of corn and soybeans stopping in Oskaloosa, Iowa to see Dad's old aquaintances. Then we stopped in Longmont and Denver visiting relatives and quickly checking out El Dorado canyon (I must return to climb) and climbing a little in Boulder Canyon.
On the way to Phoenix to pick up my car we stopped at the Black Canyon of the Gunnison (no time for climbing) and the Grand Canyon (no time for hiking). Other highlights were lunch at the park in Gunnison with chainsaw carvings, pitching tent at a gas station in Indian country, and the scenic drive through eastern Colorado.
Before arriving home Amy, Gabriel and I stopped in Idylwild to climb Suicide Rock. Andy and Kiara and family showed up the next week and we had a busy week together with the nephews and neices taking full advantage of playtime with their cousins. Another highlight for me was taking Gabriel up to Tahquitz (where the Yosemite Decimal System rating system was developed) and doing El Whampo, a five pitch trad climb, we did it in true Spanish style, coffee at the cafe before and after.
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