(So I had a long post ready but this stupid internet lost it for me; so here is the abbreviated version)
After spending friday walking through Brussels (very pretty town) Emilie and I took off for Ettrigen on saturday morning. I drove Lucy out; she doesn't move much faster than 100km per hour. So it took a little while to get there. Emilie and I had dreams of a trad climber's paradise. Turns out that really the paradise only really applies if you climb over 5.11a. Everybody below that basically has to wait in line for the few easy routes available. The climbing itself was nice but really the crowding on the easy routes and the shear number of people there kinda dampened the fun. Sunday really saved the trip though as we found a more secluded location with some easy routes.
Saturday night there was a big party with lots of cheap beer, steak and sausages. Good times were had.
Emilie and I had a good time. We were left with a taste of European climbing, but we are hungering for more.
Next stop: Fontanbleau. Theoretically one of the three best bouldering areas in the world. I think we'll be the judge of that.
Cheers!
Its finally time for a well deserved break! The dream come true to escape to Europe for the entire summer, without school or work to stress and worry about! Now you can all share our crazy adventures with us :) Enjoy!
6 comments:
Sounds great. Years of structured education and mass media, however, has destroyed my imagination...I need photos!!
Hear hear! I want to see pictures too, mostly of one of you picking out the other's ticks! So, what is wrong with 5.11a? Even I could do it, I bet! Wait until I get there!
I am glad you could find a less crowded corner on Sunday. I bet everybody there heads for the mountains on weekends, that might be your best time for travelling! Or not (traffic?). Anyway, food seems to be the main attraction so far, please write down names and locations for the hungry people who will come after you!
I am happy you are happy. Sounds like the weather is cooperating for you. Good. Things here are just fine, heading in the right direction. Aux revoir!
P.S. When I remember, I type stuff on Word, and when it is done I copy it and post. Pain in the neck though. Cheers
You BET it's the best bouldering area in the world!
Have fun!
hey rafaella, go to www.klettern-ettringen.de for some images (every time you click the refresh button, the image will change, but there are more in the archives section).
well, thanks for visiting our party. now this really unknown area of german climbing turns out to be the place!
At first I was just a little jealous that you were in Europe....now you're throwing climbign in the mix!!!! Mega jealous :D! I'll keep checking in here, are you getting pics of you adventures?
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