1)Ive got a problem with pongy rock shoes -im concerned that Jet2 might confiscate them for being a health hazard. Does anyone know of any way of getting rid of the smell - i read somewhere that you can put them in a freezer - has anyone tried this?
p.s its not a hygiene problem as I get showered every day 
They won't confiscate them, they'd have to touch them to do that
Tried the freezer method, doesn't work. Washing them in warm soapy water does, but be careful or you can damage them. Disinfectant sprays/powders can also help.
But the best method is prevention - wear a thin pair of socks inside your shoes.
2)Do we need to be able to speak any Spanish? I just know Grassyass, porfavor and merci beaucoup. What is the word for 'help' ?
No you don't, that's what David's for
"Una gran cerveza por favor" is quite useful though.
The Spanish for 'help' is "
HEEEEEEEELP!"
3)Are there any facilities at any of the crags - ie toilets and ice cream stalls?
Unlikely at the crags, possible nearby, they vary a lot though. Some are 5 minutes from the road/nearest village, others are an hour or more. We usually take bread and stuff for lunches, and use the nearest shrubbery when nature calls.
4) How far are we from the hotel restaurant and cafe-bar - and can we get a menu before we go?
If you mean where we're staying, then I think there's one in the hotel round the corner. No idea on menus/prices/etc. We usually end up eating out 2 or 3 times and cooking in the rest.
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