9.06 Yes, indeed—Showing off at Bell Rock
The approach to Bell Rock Bravado or silliness aside , our approach to Bell Rock is always cautious. Whereas Jenni is comfortable on the rock, the writer defines it as his nemesis. We mentioned it last year in a narrative: When we descended this incredible rock about five or six years ago, we found ourselves in a position where we were stuck. The way down seemed impossible; the way up again daunting. Meantime, the eyes gazed vertically downwards; the brain conjured ugly pictures of what could occur should we slip, slide, roll or fall. It was at that stage the writer froze and felt terror like never before. Bell Rock is amazing, an incredible place and one that we climb with great respect (and with ease these days) reaping some delightful feelings. It causes 'a little extra flow of adrenaline' through the body. We believe and hope that a mixture of caution, respect and fear will maintain our safety. Set out below are just a few of the many pictures we took today—we ...