I keep climbing mountains, thinking maybe this time I’ll come down changed. There’s this moment, halfway up, when my legs are burning and my mind’s replaying every mistake I’ve made. I tell myself the view will make it worth it. But the truth is, the summit is always quieter than I expect. No big revelation, just wind and my own heavy breathing. I take a photo I’ll never post. I tell friends I love hiking, but really, I just like having somewhere to go when I don’t know what else to do with myself. #Travel #HikingConfessions #TravelForReal