According to the famous saying, a picture tells a thousand words. However, I'm not sure a picture nor a thousand words are enough to convey the experience of hiking in the Alps.
There is no way to capture the satisfaction of hiking uphill for hours and finally reaching that spot overlooking the entire valley. You cannot photograph the feeling of aching muscles and blisters nor the thirst and hunger. There is no way to share the warmth of the sun, the sound of the wind rustling the grass, nor the sweet smell of the mountain air.
Pictures just don't do it justice.
And I'm not entirely convinced that words can either.
There were so many moments throughout our hikes where we stood completely dumbfounded by the beauty of mother nature. I hope that everyone has the opportunity to experience something of the sort in their lifetime. It truly leaves you breathless and grasping for words.
Anyway, without further ado, here is my measly attempt at bringing the Alps to your computer screen.
I sincerely hope that one day I can return and continue to explore. Due to Sander's broken toe, he was not able to join in on the last hike we did. It was honestly one of the toughest, most terrifying and inspiring things I've ever done and I would love to relive it one day! I walked over a mountain with my own two feet. I climbed rebar ladders and walked next to a glacier. I somewhat regret not taking more photos and videos during this hike, but due to safety (read: I didn't want to lose my footing and tumble down the mountain to my death), I thought it was best to pack it away. In the end though, I have my own memories of the hike and you guys will just have to go experience it yourself!!
There is no way to capture the satisfaction of hiking uphill for hours and finally reaching that spot overlooking the entire valley. You cannot photograph the feeling of aching muscles and blisters nor the thirst and hunger. There is no way to share the warmth of the sun, the sound of the wind rustling the grass, nor the sweet smell of the mountain air.
Pictures just don't do it justice.
And I'm not entirely convinced that words can either.
There were so many moments throughout our hikes where we stood completely dumbfounded by the beauty of mother nature. I hope that everyone has the opportunity to experience something of the sort in their lifetime. It truly leaves you breathless and grasping for words.
Anyway, without further ado, here is my measly attempt at bringing the Alps to your computer screen.
I sincerely hope that one day I can return and continue to explore. Due to Sander's broken toe, he was not able to join in on the last hike we did. It was honestly one of the toughest, most terrifying and inspiring things I've ever done and I would love to relive it one day! I walked over a mountain with my own two feet. I climbed rebar ladders and walked next to a glacier. I somewhat regret not taking more photos and videos during this hike, but due to safety (read: I didn't want to lose my footing and tumble down the mountain to my death), I thought it was best to pack it away. In the end though, I have my own memories of the hike and you guys will just have to go experience it yourself!!
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