The 'World's Finest Walk' Broke Me

Four days on the Milford Track. Everyone calls it the world's finest walk. Day one: excited, posting stories, feeling like an adventurer. Day three: soaked through, questioning every life choice, crying behind my rain jacket while pretending the drops on my face were just weather. The mountains were stunning. I felt empty. Not because the track wasn't beautiful—it was breathtaking. But I realized I'd been chasing these 'bucket list' moments thinking they'd fill something. Instead, I spent 53 kilometers walking with thoughts I'd been avoiding at home. The real view wasn't from the summit. It was seeing myself clearly for the first time in months, miles from anyone who knew me. Sometimes the journey that breaks you open is exactly what you need. 🏔️ #Travel #MilfordTrack #SoloHikingTruth