Gravity wins this round

Carmen’s brilliant idea: ‘Let’s try that new climbing gym! It’ll be fun!’ Famous last words. Three hours later and I’m discovering muscles in places I didn’t know muscles could exist.

Gravity wins this round

Turns out there’s a significant difference between being in good running shape and being able to haul yourself up a wall using nothing but fingertips and sheer determination. Carmen, of course, took to it like she was born to climb. Meanwhile, I spent most of my time dangling from holds like a very athletic sloth.

The worst part? She’s already talking about going back next week.

Carmen insisting she can show me that move ‘just one more time’

And despite feeling like I’ve been hit by a truck, I’m actually considering it. Must be the endorphins talking.

Jake’s being very sweet about the groaning every time I move. He even offered to carry me to bed. I may take him up on that.