a day in the life of

today is a multi-post day... scroll further down to find the first one.

well, the day turned out well. i stayed on easy stuff to warm up and did 9 problems in an hour to warm up. then i went over to do some roof warm-up laps on nobody gets out of here alive.

i ran into some friends that i've made here... really the only people close to friends that i've got left in the campsite. it was a great day with a lot of laughter and some good problems. i got on a few things that were brand new to me, including the classic "ghetto simulator" which is a very long boulder problem, people joke that it's a route. it was great because i got it on my second try. the first try i felt exposed and dropped off at the beginning. maybe my endurance will be half decent on routes anyway?

it was amazingly hot out, and i got a buddy to take a picture of me as i was seeking out the only shade i could find. i've spent a lot of time on this roadtrip under rocks, but usually it's because i'm climbing them instead of hiding under them.

i got on my project eventually, but it was the end of the day when we made it there. i don't take projecting all that seriously anyway, and more importantly, i think a few of us are going out for dinner. i made a small amount in tips bartending at the rock rodeo, and i'd like to put it towards a dinner.

overall i completed 18 problems, and stuck the next move on the semi-project. it was a great day! i may stay in hueco another few days if i can climb without having to wait in line.