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Climbing in Siurana Part 2
... was overhanging so some of the routes stayed dry. We managed to get in a few good climbs on the vertical walls before the rain really set in.
After that the easiest routes out of a giant cave were about 8a/5.13b. So the young members of team Swiss, Sam and Werner, gave those a go while the rest of us buddled up and chilled out. We/I gave Werner, aged 16 and climbing 8b, "Worm" which I'm sure he ...
Climbing in Siurana Part 1
... had made it's way around. We climbed some great routes, warming up on a couple vertical face climbs around 7a (5.11d) up to an amazing 7a+ roof with a 7c boulder problem extension (5.12d). We saw a great sunset on the hike back to the campground, had another giant meal and a few beers before turning in.
The next day it was quite cold so we went to another area nearby that was in the sun ...
An early night? Don't even think about it.
... the scene in a magisterial way, waiting for the moment when it would decide to begin its descent and start off the incredible night that so many people had gathered to enjoy. We'd finished our mamdetas and were back on the vodka. We put our olives, crisps, pickles, chorizo and anything else we hadn't finished off in the previous three hours back into our backpacks and we, like everybody else, were ready.
The Baixada de l'Aliga. It should be horrible. It's the most tightly ...
A long arm and a long day of Santa Tecla
... we were only too pleased to part with a bit of cash and buy some splendid Xiquets t-shirts in black and yellow.
After the excitement and triumph of castellers, our next move was in the direction of the cathedral, were it was almost time for the Retaule de Santa Tecla. This is another annual event and worth a look for the location and the ambience. It is a retelling of the story of the saint through the medium of dance, with a live orchestra. It attracts quite a crowd in ...
More Santa Tecla
... lit stage playing host to numerous well drilled and confident groups in what seems to be a great opportunity for young children to get experience of appearing in public under the spotlight - and they really seem to enjoy it. It's wrong to have favourites but it's difficult not to have a soft spot for the tiny Patatufs as they demonstrate their complex trade-mark dance steps.
Apart from a few concerts, this being the children's day, that was the end of the entertainment for today.
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