Another Day in Guatapé, Colombia: We Climb La Piedra!

Hola Steemians!

I promise when I return to the States there will be more thoughtful commentary, more videos, and more news of The Agoric Challenge, which myself and the @agoric.systems crew are very much still working on...

But for now I give you, more simple tales of adventure from Colombia... Because well, I am here with the incomparable @wolfcat, and this is what's happening. ;)

Today we climbed this huge rock in Guatapé

Ok, truth be told we didn't climb all the way to the top, just the first pitch of one particular route, but nevertheless it was an epic climb. We we're assisted in our endeavor by two local climbers who have a climbing and adventure company based in Guatapé, right at the base.

This huge rock that rises up seemingly from nowhere is pretty much a massive slab of granite, so there aren't a lot of hand or footholds, you have to make due with little holds here and there, and... friction. Thank heavens for a good pair of climbing shoes!

Here's base camp

@wolfcat getting suited up to climb the wall

And away she goes!

When you get to the top of the pitch there's a hammock to lay in!

It was great to have a hammock at the top because at that point in the climb, I for one was pretty much exhausted and thirsty as can be. The only tricky part is getting into the darn thing!

Of course I had a go at the wall too!

Most of the good photos of me are on @wolfcat's phone. Funny how that works. ;)

Exhausted from the day's efforts, we headed back to town. There was dinner to be had, and a long walk back to the farm.

We just made some effort to finish our Spanish homework, and now it's time to drift off to sleep.

Dulce sueños Steemians!
Until next time ...

Peace and @lovejoy + @wolfcat