Aerials Asault

Good news, I got my Scottish sweater. I know you were all worried for me.

On the less exciting side of news, we have conquered the World's Biggest Rock climbing gym.

Not only did we rock climb. OO noo. We um...hung from 100 feet in the air climbing over logs and ropes dangling by chains. Not going to lie, there were many who thought we were going to die. Not saying I was one of them. But it was a wee bit frightening. However, my favorite part was jumping to the end of the course while being pulled from the hook I was on...(kinda of like a zip line roller coaster) I got to strike my peter pan poses and pretend I was actually flying. For most though, it seemed like the end of our lives, really enjoyed this course over everything.

We then were split up into groups to climb up the 80 ft rock wall. It was a lot of fun, and I finally got over (well at least for today) my fear of rock climbing. Something about it freaks me out. Not heights, not rocks, but climbing rocks does.
But I must say the best part about the whole surprise that Chris Milner put together for us, were our guides. They were a lot of fun and joked around with our whole group. You never are sure what one may be like who has blond hair with a pink mullet while wearing a little panda hat. But they were just really cool guys who knew their stuff about climbing. And who didn't mind showing off either. But that was just part of the great experience. There favorite, we all could tell, was Stephany from her non stop laughing even while climbing on these tiny little stubs of fake rocks.
We all had a blast.

OH but what was amazing about it all, my Mom will appreciate this, was the path we had to take to get to the gym hidden amongst the rocks of Scotland. After our 45 minute bus ride into the country side, we walked next to a canal for 15 minutes. A little sprinkle here and there. But the most charming little place. With flowers (that may or may not have gone into my hair) and adorable canal boats along the river. It was just what you are imagining Scotland to be like in the country side. Loved it. And I am sure the neighbors enjoyed our singing as well.

I think the most entertaining part of the day was when we were doing our countdown, and I didn't hear my turn to yell TEN. So when someone was like MONICA, I got startled and screamed ten while losing my grip on the wet wooden floor and started slipping and sliding all over the place, for probably about a minute. Yes...yes this did happen.

I have 3 minutes before I get kicked off, so I will warn you not to expect a post for tomorrow since all we will being is riding on a bus for 8 or so hours stopping to talk to the best sport scientist in the UK and on to London.

Goodnight from Scotland.