There are some really great new teachers that are now living in our building. A few of them are into rock climbing, so they rented a car last weekend, and took us along to explore the rocky terrain of the Lebanese mountains. We found a really beautiful spot about 2 hours from Beirut (closer to one without traffic..ya right). Derek and I had never been climbing before, but were excited to give it a try. He was fearless and made the whole experience look effortless. I, on the other hand, am constantly trying to overcome my fear of heights but it never seems to work. My entire body was shaking like crazy as I rigidly climbed my first rock. Two rocks later... I was still shaking, but much more excited about it. So excited, in fact, that I didn't want to be left out of the 100 foot repel off the top of the land bridge!!! That was really amazing. We hope to go again next week!
This is almost to the top of my first climb.
I had never been so relieved to be back on the ground. And the funny thing is, I was never really that high up. I think the whole climb was maybe 30 feet. I know, I'm a wimp. But heights really freak me out!
Which is why it's weird that I was OK with this...
and this.
This is the only picture I have of Derek. He was the first of the group to repel down. He's brave. 
This is almost to the top of my first climb.
I had never been so relieved to be back on the ground. And the funny thing is, I was never really that high up. I think the whole climb was maybe 30 feet. I know, I'm a wimp. But heights really freak me out!
Which is why it's weird that I was OK with this...
and this.
This is the only picture I have of Derek. He was the first of the group to repel down. He's brave. 