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March 4, 2007
Climbing (Katy)
Today we went climbing. Apparently there is some law in Vietnam saying we can't go climbing without a guide, not sure what it's all about. It seems daft because you don't need any qualifications to be a guide. Anyway, we needed some kit (a rope mainly) so we got a guide but he said he would just come along and show us where the climbing was. It turned out to be pretty lucky that we didn't need any instruction seen as he forgot his harness.
The climbing was in a national park with lots of massive waterfalls. It's pretty spectacular. We walked though a jungle to get to the first site. I was a bit worried that we might see snakes but luckily we missed them today. (I know they're out there though!!)
The first climb was good, when I saw it I was sure I wouldn't even get off the floor but I got up most of it quite easily. I was quietly impressed with myself.
After going to a second site we went for a swim in the pool at the bottom of a massive waterfall. It was an all or nothing jump off the rocks and it was really cold. It was good to cool off through. It was over 35 0 C most of the day.
The last place we went was the most amazing setting. Right next to the river, You even had to step over a narrow stream onto the rock. I struggled up most of this one and didn't make it to the top.
Posted by admins at March 4, 2007 10:52 AM