Cold fingers

Well back in Bergen for awhile, and back on the rock which seems like an age. Mainly just down at Hellenset on the slabs, but also some bouldering out on Sotra. The evenings are drawing in, and its not the cold that stops play, but the dark. On the first foray, blowing on finger tips we got some good slab routes done, with Camilla and Elisabeth doing a route under head torch. Been back with Keith, and even thought it was cold he pulled his finger out and lead two 5s in fine style. Next person up for grabs was Jessica, who has been increasingly keen to get out. What she lacks in strength is made up with superb style, for which she gets 10 out 10 every time. What is more impressive, after only say a handful of trips out she can second Norwegian 6 on slab!!!! Shocking!! go girl... Well with the cold brings crisp dry conditions and so even thought the days are short I still feel the urge to drag the trad gear back to Sotra for one more trad routes before the snow comes and if the snow comes I'll just drag it out with axes! On Sunday, ignoring the rain and wet roads we drove out to Sotra for bouldering and even rain on the way did not deter our eager soles, even if Keith was muttering doom and gloom. We found the very spot, and although a little damp we launched at the smooth rock with much gusto, which normal ended up back on the bouldering mat with a thump. But a good day spent. As it was pointed out, the hardest part of bouldering is letting go of the ground, for which I have much affection for, especially my left foot...