GORGE TASTIC

Just a few photies from our visit to the Gorge Du Verdon whilst we were lapping up the sunshine out in France for the Branfields wedding. Lack of multi-pitch ability limited the venue slightly, and meant a bloomin long walk in (check out the distant sloping crag in the first photo-avec climbing gear..) but still a cracking climb...and pretty nervewracking considering it was Gem's first go at belaying a leader (She did a sterling job mind you, especially considering my girth)!! Had a nice 75ft 5+ which was plenty enough in the heat. Gem even managed to solo a 9b+!!! Got a real taste for the place and am looking forward to a visit next spring with some long routes in mind....wahey