Thursday, October 11

Frankenjura (A famous crag in Germany)


<---This photo was taken by weimin. Indeed, the worst technique makes for the best photos. how ironic? (i fell soon after) I also like this photo where the light seems almost rainbow like





































I think the best thing about Frankenjura are the small quaint towns which dot the climbing area. They're just so pretty and rustic!! Many local tourists go there just for weekend holidays and to visit the churches.

The surrounding area is also outstandingly beautiful. Ponds and small streams (we saw baby ducklings) run near the climbing areas and we made several long treks through cool forest paths from our campsite to town (for food).

The towns are quite sparsely settled. Near the edge of the settlements are farms beside large fields of wheat and oat. There are also grazing horses behind electric fences. (i found out the hard and shocking way) Then towards the centre it usually gets quite touristy and the local food,wine and beer are so good!
















































And this is Wilson our shifu demonstrating what 'body tension' means. Without him to bring us there, it is indeed DAMN difficult to get from Munich to Frankenjura. We had to change trains several times and take a bus

This is the best climbing gym in Germany as declared by their local climbing mag. Large and high indoor walls bigger than camp 5(with mega roof) PLUS outdoor wall larger than Yishun PLUS bouldering gym bigger than climb asia!