by peter » Wed May 07, 2008 11:09 pm
I was sucking bugs into my nose in the shade, but they didn't seem too bad otherwise. Actually, they were a bit like boulderers: they looked like mosquitos, were shaped like mosquitos, but then they just flew about without actually doing anything -- disappointing.
The classic 5.6 to 5.8 cracks were a bit wet in the nether-regions. I really don't mind putting my hand in there, in fact I like it, but I must admit I was having trouble holding on until the crux was reached, and had to grab anything within reach by the end. No doubt that reflects age-related endurance issues on my part. There must be a pill I could take?
Anything which was exposed to the sun -- which did not include any of us well-shirted climbers -- was actually quite okay. Mr. Puff looked as good as any (former) sandbag could look, from ground level. I would definitely jump on that action.
Peter
A monk asked Quiglin Shiqian, "What is a person who has realized the Way?"
Quiglin said, "Embracing the ice and snow, head and eyebrows held high."