The trail guide said 'moderate difficulty.' What they didn't mention was the 40 minutes of scrambling over coral rocks in 90-degree heat, questioning every life choice. When I finally reached the beach, it was exactly what Instagram promised. Untouched white sand. Water so clear you could count shells on the bottom. Zero people. I sat there for an hour, waiting to feel something profound. That 'this is why I travel' moment everyone talks about. Instead, I just felt tired. Sunburned. Slightly disappointed that paradise didn't fix whatever I was carrying. The hike back was easier. Maybe because I'd stopped expecting the view to change me. 🌊 #Travel #SoloTravelTruth #PostTripReality