Extreme Edge

I have a bit of a fear of heights, so when Harry suggested going rock climbing for his birthday, I tried to talk him into doing something a bit less adventurous. Maybe a trip to the cinema or bowling, but no he was adamant that we go rock climbing and insistent we all had a go.

So Saturday morning we set off to Extreme Edge, which is a fantastic place with climbing facilities for all ages and all abilities. One of the instructors give us a quick lesson in using the equipment and watched us try a first climb, then we were just left to it. Harry was like a monkey man, scaling the walls, right up to the top, he managed the walls with overhangs as well, even though he had a harness my heart was in my mouth watching.

I reluctantly had a go, on my first attempt I climbed about six foot and then needed to be let down. It took me a further three attempts before I managed to reach the top, I was so proud of myself especially as I managed to climb higher than Darren. I know I shouldn't gloat but I just can't help it! I'm glad I did the rock climbing, its something we haven't tried before, but I don't think I'm in too big a rush to do it again. Although Harry can't wait to give it another try.

The evenings entertainment suited me more. We went down into the city to Minus 5 - a bar where the walls, chairs, bar and glasses are all made of ice. That was good fun but cold. Then onto a Brazilian Restaurant called Wild Fire. The food is all barbecued and the staff just keep coming round with different kinds of food. It is mostly meat and fish, but they brought the most delicous barbecued Pineapple. On each table is a little wooden tower half red and half green, whilst ever the green part is at the top the food just keeps on coming, I think we all probably ate too much. The evening was finished off with the restaurant staff singing Happy Birthday in Portuguese.

So all in all a really good birthday treat for Harry.