A few years ago, my life took an unexpected turn when I was diagnosed with deep infiltrating endometriosis. At the time, I knew little about this condition, but it quickly became clear that it would be the biggest challenge I had ever faced. Fear, uncertainty, and the nagging question, “Will I ever heal?” followed me every step of the way.
Cinque Torri – Summer climbing holiday
This Summer we spent some time in the Dolomites and had a great chance to coach on Cinque Torri. This amazing rock formation is located at an altitude of 2137 meters with five main pillars, but mainly there are more than five towers spread out. The towers can also be reached by taxi-Neveta-black VWT5 (9€ one way), and chairlift (price is 18-24€, depending on the month) or by foot (1 hour) from the main parking. July and August are the best months for climbing there, with warm temperatures and a bit of wind, and if the sun is too strong, there are plenty of routes in the shade. The view from Cinque Torri is incredibly stunning everywhere you look.
Raindrops and church bells slowly wake you up in a small village called Chulilla. However, here the sound of church bells doesn’t bother you because you are far away from home and completely at ease. You make a mistake while counting the bells and don’t know which hour they ring anymore, so you make some coffee and stretch out with a wonderful view over the beautiful, picturesque village. The views of different shades of white, tall houses with tall antennas have a calming effect and put you in a world of more than 30 years ago. Narrow cement streets give a feeling of modernity, the speakers placed on the sides notify the whole village about pressing news like the absence of water between 8 and 9pm.
1st training weekend in Osp is over, but the lessons we learned will stay in our heads and hearts hopefully for a long time. We had a great time and I think we all improved a lot during this 3 days of climbing.
