The past few weeks have been pretty hectic and epic, to say the least. Me and Felipe ended up staying an extra week in Slovenia (thanks Klemen!!) after the European Youth Cup because the others didnt want to go back to Spain, and of course they were our ride (using the car that WE also paid for..). In the end it ended up being another week with barely any climbing, and lots of parties, so when we finally returned to Spain we were completely out of shape for the cave and not very syked. The first few days were brutal, failing on everything and watching Ramon, Chris, and Dani destroying every 9a and 9a+ they tried! Ramon climed four routes 9a and harder (two of which could be 9a+) in a very short period, maybe the most impressive thing Ive ever seen in my life in terms of rock climbing. With all sorts of mutants around us climbing all sorts of crazy routes, our syke eventually got re-built and now we are almost back in decent shape. Ive been trying Fuck the System a muerte for the past week and am finally making better and better links. Hopefully Ill be able to climb it before going back to the States, so right now all my focus and energy is directed towards this goal.. we will see. Felipe is also making really good links on Ingravids extension, which Im sure he can climb very soon and will be his first 8c+! Our goals are set, and the sun is shining on us, so apart from the ghetto living in the cave all seems to be turning out for the better.
