12th June, Last Tango Then The Dervish

Beginning of Last Tango In Paris (E1 5b)

Just about to put a good nut in before the overhang


That's Last Tango done

So when I met Claire Sansom, she said She didn't mind me leading, but take her on something to scare her, and give her a good day - so I thought, right, I can be selfish here, and just do what I like. Also, I had no guide books, so had to do something I knew. Suddenly, I got worried, because 'Comes the Dervish' came into my mind.. Okay , here we go ....

I decided to get on Last Tango to warm up... It went really well, so Comes the Dervish (E3 5c) is next...

Here I am on Comes The Dervish (E3 5c)

Past the overhang / overlap

Final few moves :)

Claire coming up on the Dervish

Looking good - eyeing up the next move

Claire is about to abseil down. Am I really small, or am I really really far away !! - Or does Claire have a giant finger !!!

I was glad to finally lead it - I've struggled with it before (fallen off it at the crux !) ... Claire had to go off to work, so ended our visit to Vivian Quarry.. Tired and happy.