As in Apollo flaying the satyr

Dunmail Rise, Lake District, 1-3rd August 2008.



The weekend started well, we had a good run up to the Lakes, with a late night tour of Grasmere thrown in. Having selected a room each, we settled in the lounge to discuss plans for the following day's climbing and walking.
Saturday morning and breakfast was eaten, plans were made, and we prepared for a showery day on the hills (all except our hobitsheep friend we left curled by the fire). But the fates their own plans in store for Dave and Toby who, as they set off on their climbing escapade realised their fatal error of forgetting the rope! The climbing plan quickly abandoned, all 7 of us set out on a walk up to Crinkle Crags, Bow Fell and Esk Pike. We enjoyed* occasional spots of rain and poor visibility, which gave way at opportune moments to stunning views of the area.
A quick beer run in Ambleside later, and we had the lovely entertainment of Dave teaching Mike to flay a chicken followed by discussions of sibling torture over a delicious Coq au Vin thanks to Dave (and others') hard work.
Sunday dawned bright and wet, but Toby and Dave were determined to get some climbing done, while Mike was eager to try a Ghyll scramble, so off we trotted to our respective jaunts and enjoyed getting another day's scrambling/climbing done. With the weekend drawing to a close, we wrapped it up quickly, with speedy sweeping and washing up done, we left the hut in time to arrive in London at 10 and part ways.

* when I say "we" I mean "I"