Like I said before, Kalymnos feels like a vacation from my vacation. This place is quite magical. On one side of this quaint little town is the beautiful Agean Sea. On the other is an endless sea of limestone cliffs just begging to be climbed.
Having my own place (that still fits within my budget!) has been such a nice change of pace. Especially after camping in Arapiles for 2 weeks without a stove or most other basic amenities.
This cave here is just outside of town. It has been staring at me since the day I arrived. Today I am resting. Tomorrow I am tackling that beast with everything I've got.
The sunsets from my patio have yet to be anything less than spectacular.
Time for a bunch of climbing photos. I've been climbing the last few days with a group of 3 that are staying in the same building as me. It's been an awesome experience and we've already gotten on a ton of classic climbs here, most of them being overhung juggy routes full of stalactites. It feels like climbing in a gym but way better!
The goats own this island. They're all over the hills as well as the roads. There's more goat poop on the ground than there is soil. Their frequent goat calls and the ringing of their bells adds a nice dynamic to the scenery. Sometimes I see them climbing harder routes than I've ever climbed.
Approaching the Secret Garden. A minor 20 minute hike and you are earned with a gorgeous cliff overlooking the sea and no more than 1 or 2 other groups climbing anywhere near you.
Given my horrible geography skills, I was surprised to learn that we could see Turkey from where we were climbing. On a less hazy day it would be easier to see in the photo, but you get the idea.
Also, I've booked my next flight. I'll be heading to Lisbon Portugal on April 20th. Upon arrival I'll be meeting up with Camille. At which point we'll explore Portugal and Spain together in her new van. Then Greg is meeting us in Barcelona for a week or so. Until then, I'll be climbing here, trying to get strong!
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