It’s amazing how much 6 days can change the way your perceive life. That’s how long I’ve been gone for and I’ve learned so much more than I could ever imagine. I’m glad to say that setting off on my own for six days have been one of the best decisions I’ve made in my life.
The one thing that I’ve been doing most on this trip was hiking in the rainforest. It was, I felt, the only way I could be closest to nature. Just the feeling of being in the forest and being apart of it was the most peaceful feeling I’ve ever felt.
One of the many things that made this getaway so special was the incredible people I’ve met along the way. In the process of getting to know them, they have taught me to understand so much about myself and the people around me. I’m so grateful that there are always people like this in my life that keeps me going and inspires me to become better.
One of the highlights of this trip was hiking (in flip flops) with a friend whom I’ve just met that particular morning. In that four to five hours hike, we had the extremely rare opportunity of crossing paths with a pair of Hornbills. It may not sound like very much here, but the very presence of the two amazing creatures so close to us was absolutely mind blowing.
I wish I had more pictures to show you, but my memory card ran out of space halfway.. I had to transfer most of my photos to one of my dorm mate’s laptop and ask him to upload them for me when he can. In the meantime, I’m cutting little nature videos I’ve made on the trip to be submitted to Love The Earth Film which I’m very excited about (I urge you to be a part of this as well if you have any nature footage).
There’s something very metaphorical about having all your belongings on your back and just going wherever you want with it. One of the things I’ve learnt while backpacking is if you know that you really want to do something, don’t put too much thought into it. Just follow your heart and everything else will start to unfold.
Even though it may look like you’re heading to a place alone, there’s always going to be someone where you’re heading who is escaping from reality as well.
Those six days have been the best days of my life. It ended with much waterworks as I was so reluctant to come back into reality, but I do know that this is just the beginning of everything.
I definitely want more of these moments in my life.
It’s so true that if you just go for it things will fall into place. It looks like a wonderful time was had.
I most certainly did have a wonderful time. It’s always nice to hear you Alexandria.
xo
really lovely post. i adore the portrait photos.
xo alison
Thank you Alison =)