Wow - what a great day! I went climbing for the first time thanks to the Mountain Club of Kenya (MCK) who took a bunch of us out to Lukenya (about 45 min outside of Nairobi) and lent us equipment and showed us how to climb! I think I am addicted. I was really really hard - physically and mentally but that is the fun of it. My hands are raw and I banged up my knees pretty good. Also - the worst but also funniest part was that on my third climb (up a really flat and steep and REALLY high face) I split my pants (right near the back pocket) and had a big hole in my pants but I didnt notice until I was back on the ground and someone came to tell me. I was wondering why everyone was cheering me on so much!!!
The people were really great and I am hoping to go again (or several times).
What an amazing day. I feel so lucky all the great opportunities and experiences that I'm being able to have.
Wow, I'd be more worried about doing something else to my pants. You are a brave woman.