As I mentioned, we arrived in Mexico on the 25th. On that, our first day, we just had time to set up camp, have dinner and go to bed. Our first day of climbing - the 26th - we did a route called Dope Ninja, a six-pitch 5.10b climb. We are camping close enough to the walls to walk in.
The only danger being here is a loose pit bull. He lives in a house between camp and the walls. He's not on a leash or in a fence. He has bitten several climbers walking by on their way to the wall. Some of his attacks have been from sneaking up from behind, then chomping the person on the thigh so we have to watch even after we've passed. When we approach where this dog lives, we pick up big rocks in hopes of being able to bean the bastard should he come after us. Not sure who I'm kidding - if I see it coming at me, I will bust a vessel and drop dead with rocks in my hands.
Anyway, we switched leads on the climb and summitted quickly. At the top, we took our standard summit photos and enjoyed the view. Also, we found a small group of trinkets left behind by earlier climbers. Very cool. 
After the climb in 99 degree weather, we headed back to camp for a shower, dinner and drinks. It was a fun day again. How could it be bad? :)
Tomorrow we are getting up early and doing a 12 pitch climb called Estrallita (i.e., little star). Should be fun!
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