Sunday 23 April 2023

Kalymnos - same as it Ever Was

Kalymnos perfection
There was a time (fifteen years ago) when we had never been to Kalymnos - now I have lost track of how many times we have visited - certainly over twenty and over 2000 climbs done - though many of those ascents are multiple repeats. We always stop at Babis Bar and leave a load of our junk in the cellar so we can just travel with hand luggage, far and away the pleasantest way to go.

Climbing - it's what we do
When we were here in February the west coast resorts were 100% deserted, now in late April the season is up running, everywhere is open and the place is pretty busy, though nothing like 'peak season'. Of course conditions are pretty much perfect.

We have climbed, hiked eaten good food and generally had a great time. On a sadder note, one of our favourite cats, who always comes in when we are here - Big Boy - suddenly fell really ill one morning and Vasso the Vet diagnosed severe heart failure - with no prospect of recovery we sadly agreed to 'let him go'. We stayed with him to the very end - saddest thing we have ever done, sleep easy gentle boy - we will miss you.

Big Boy - so sad to see him go




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