Earlier this year I went on a hiking trip to Blue Mountain peak. The trip was organized by friends and it was a great opportunity to meet new people. Our group stayed at a hostel called Whitfield Hall in the mountain, which was very cozy and fun. We cooked and played games and gathered around the fire place then rested for the early start to hike. We prepared to leave at 1 am in the darkness of the night. Breakfast consisted of oranges and bananas and a cup of tea, then we departed from the hostel.
Our hostel, Whitfield Hall
The journey was extremely difficult for me. I had no training nor was I fit to climb to climb a mountain anyway. The part of the climb known as Jacob's Ladder was the worst part of it for me. My body was under so much strain that I vomited for most of the journey until we rested at Portland Gap. It was there that the entire experience changed for the better. We got the opportunity to rest and drink water and eat. Then beyond that point, we climbed into the mountain, wedged on both sides by moist vegetation. The climb itself was an undulating one which made it easier to rest on segments that went downhill for a bit before ascending again.
The most interesting thing about the hike was experiencing the weather. We had to remove most of our warm clothing because the wet air made all our clothing wet (along with sweat) which then made us chilly. So in removing the items of clothing we were then left to experience the chill first hand. It was an interesting experience but definitely a manageable one. When I arrived at the peak, others had already been there hours before. The rest of us took our time to get to the peak but when we were all together, we celebrated with cheers. Our intention was to hike early in order to see the sunrise, however the fog was very thick that day and it prevented us from experiencing the sunrise. None the less, hiking to Blue Mountain peak was one of the best experiences of my life. Will I ever do it again? I don't know just yet...but I might!
Me with my boyfriend near the peak
At the top!
Peace, Love & Blaze,
Afayah
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