Our third trip to Kalymnos didn't disappoint and was a magical as our first time. Going a few weeks later than last time seem to make all the difference in terms of the climbing crowds at the crags and restaurants. That said, Arginonta seemed packed every time we scooter and skeeter past!
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| The customary scooter shot of Coll speeding to Kastri |
We went to Arginonta a couple of times which required a very early rise to avoid the crowds, but its a worthwhile crag and Collette managed to lead a fair few routes here. I was pleased to onsite lysistrati at 7a+ and came very close to the onsite of No sleep til Hammersmith, 7a+ one to come back to next year. I pretty much dogged Motorhead at 7b but perhaps one to come back to at the start of the day next time
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| Moving up to the crux on lyristrati, 7a+ |
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No hands and no feet rest after the crux of lyristrati
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We finally managed to get to the secret garden. I managed to get on a few routes but the crowds here and the humidity meant that it felt tough going here. We did an afternoon climb at Summertime and at the top of end of the crag (which was quieter) found some great climbs to ourselves. I had felt a bit intimidated by the description of Toni 7a, being an "old school technical climb" .However I felt relaxed and strong on the climb which summed up the trip for me in terms of feeling that I have consolidated the grade 7a, with 100% 6c onsites and only failing to onsite one 7a this trip.
Kastri was possible my favourite crag this trip- with some great overhanging mid grade climbs and achieving what felt like a very comfortable onsite of Gotti, 7a+
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| resting on flippper 7a |
