The Deep Water Solo Excursion

Today I went out with a group for deep water solo climbing. This is done by boating - usually to an island, and during high tide- and locating a cliff area with deep water below. A kayak takes a climber or two over to the wall, whereby you get out and climb up until you fall, reach the top, or get so high that you jump in the water instead of going higher. Since there are only a few people climbing at once, it provides for some great photo opportunities.

Jumping Off

Deep Water Jump Off

Deep Water Jump Off Close Up

Deep Water Solo Climbing

Everyone in the group was traveling Thailand alone.
The deep water crew was- from left,
Myself
Diana, A social butterfly and stewardess from Germany,
Dave, A great climber and witty Englishman with a good dose of that dry sardonic sense of humor unique to Brit's - Hence his web address, www.Pythonist.com. Good luck on your PHD!
Berry, A mature beyond his years 19 Year Old from Holland who had just spent 3 weeks trekking north Thailand and living with a tribe.
Brad, A fun, outgoing guy from San Mateo traveling Asia until mid-March. (I'll want to hear about the travels when you get back, so be sure you get a hold of me)
Chris, An entertaining, boisterous individual from the U.K. enlisted in the military.
and Bec (across the middle), an upbeat and outgoing flower child from Australia.

Thanks to all of you for the great day of fun and evening of socializing!!

The Deep Water Solo Group

The Deep Water Solo Excursion

Tonsai, Thailand