In My Heaven


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September 26th 2007
Published: October 1st 2007
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This is what a corner of my heaven looks like. Climbing in the Middle East Climbing in Wadi Ram in Jordan is simply the BEST climbing I have ever done in my life. There are more pictures and videos to come, but I will tell you that it is sandstone, trad climbing, and multi-pitches that seem to go on for miles. In my heaven (when I pass on from earth) I am going to stay there. But the only down... Read Full Entry



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Middle Eastern DesertsMiddle Eastern Deserts
Middle Eastern Deserts

Snacks like this will drive my father to thievery. He will do ANYTHING for these tasty treats.
WOWWOW
WOW

Okay, this is it. The moment you've been waiting for. You traveled to Petra and paid money for this. there is nothing inside. Just this on the outside. This is the most extraordinary thing here. (cross it off your list of places to travel to.)
Oh, Israeli butts!Oh, Israeli butts!
Oh, Israeli butts!

Hi boys! I promised them I would not to show the frontial view pictures, and I promised you (the readers of the almighty blog) that I would keep this rated PG-13.
Strike a poseStrike a pose
Strike a pose

Some crazy Israelis are skinny dipping and striking a pose for me. We all had coffee and cookies later, and I stayed with them for one night. They are going to the army soon!
Houses in PetraHouses in Petra
Houses in Petra

This is Prime real estate here in Petra! Guess how much these flats go for!
Butt-ShotButt-Shot
Butt-Shot

We can all thank Matan for my first multi-pitch butt shot.
Oren Oren
Oren

Oren pondering the meaning of life on top of Wadi Rum
Crack climbingCrack climbing
Crack climbing

This is what crack climbing looks like.
Drool...Drool...
Drool...

I hear it begging to be climbed... So we did!
ImagineImagine
Imagine

Imagine how many millions of routes are possible...
ImagineImagine
Imagine

The thousands of multi pitches available...
Taking a break in the shadeTaking a break in the shade
Taking a break in the shade

It can get mighty hot out there.
BooBoo
Boo

Here I am in Pink.
and then...and then...
and then...

and then I discovered the shade.
My three Israeli MenMy three Israeli Men
My three Israeli Men

Matan, Oren, and Dani
My place in the ShadeMy place in the Shade
My place in the Shade

On top of the multi-pitch, I laid down and relaxed.



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