Braden CP #6

 Today, Masoud and I went rock climbing again. The first time we bouldered, which is climbing without ropes. This time we used the auto belays, which are ropes that basically operate by themselves. That means that the walls are a lot higher, but the moves are easier. He showed no hesitation when it came to jumping or going for big moves, and had a surprising amount of grip strength. Also, he liked being up so high. 

He got to meet a few of my friends at the gym, and they all loved him. Even the staff at the gym were good about catering to the fact that he doesn't speak a lot of English, and made sure to gave him an orientation in simpler, slower English than usual. I'm sad that we won't be able to do anything else before fall since I'm going home for the end of summer, but it's been great getting to know him and getting to know more about Saudi Arabian culture!