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In our university days, we had taken a few rock-climbing lessons in the US. That’s why, when we got the chance to go climbing on the bluff on Cayman Brac in the Cayman Islands , we jumped at it. Our introduction to rock-climbing had been an exhilarating experience that left a huge impression on us and we were quite keen to experience again that rush of adrenalin..

We were aware that the Cayman Islands are a well-known destination for diving and snorkeling. In fact, the first few days of our vacation were spent diving and snorkeling in the coral reefs that surround the islands, particularly near Seven Mile Beach and around Little Cayman. I remember thinking that we had done the same kind of dives and snorkeling on our other vacations too, in the Caribbean. Luckily, when dining at one of the upscale restaurants on Seven Mile Beach, we met an old friend who told us that he was in the Caymans for an exciting rock-climbing experience. When we heard about the 70 odd bolted rock-climbing routes to climb the bluff on Cayman Brac, we made it a point to take a boat to Cayman Brac.

Once we arrived on the spot where the climbers’ group met with the local guide, we were briefed about what to expect, safety procedures and a couple of do’s and don’ts. The hike to the climbing site was as much fun as the climb itself. The site at the base of the lighthouse required climbers to rappel down to the base of the bluff and climb back up the sheer wall. Awesome walls like Dixon’s Wall and the Wave Wall offer a thrilling experience to climbers from around the world. Views from the limestone cliffs were unforgettable.

Our rock-climbing experience on Cayman Brac made the vacation a truly memorable one,

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