SIKATI

We have been dreaming of Sikati.  Yes, actually dreaming of it.  And today was the day!  I have heard that the hike is a bit of a slog, but it was not too bad.  A couple of Athenians on scooter pulled up at the parking and we all hiked out to the cave together.  They were going just for the fantastic beach,



but we were there for the climbing.  First step: harnesses on and descend the via cordata into the hole

Next step: warm up on a slippery and hard 6b.  Note to self:  warm up on Lolita next time.  Next step, climb Lolita, which is fantastic.  Next step, fall off the crux of Por una Sociedad con Mujeres Satisfechas:  check.  I took one more burn but fell after latching the side pull.  ARGH.  I was planning on coming back to send, but we are on vacation and never made it back.  Oh well.  Next Kaly trip?  Also, probably not the best conditions for that one, as it was super humid.  It's an amazing climb though.

Next, down to the beach for a swim

And then the walk back to the scooter.

It's worth mentioning that the scooter has been utter crap, and barely able to make it up the hill.  Never rent from the G*os rental.  12 euro a day, too, which should have gotten us something decent.

We were at the crag for eight hours today -- we feel like real climbers again!