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Jessie

A church you can only reach by climbing barefoot and hands-only

There’s this church in northern Ethiopia built inside a cave on a cliff. People say it’s the hardest church in the world to get to. First, you hike a bit up some cute purple stone steps. Then you climb the cliff barefoot and with your hands—no ropes, no gear. The spots you step on are worn down by all the people who’ve prayed there before. Locals climb up like mountain goats, no problem. Only the priest who shows the holy book has the key. If someone comes to pray, he climbs up with them to open the door. Today was quiet. I stayed inside the church for almost two hours. It was peaceful but also kind of dizzying up there. The walls have old paintings that seem to tell their own story. It’s wild to think how people risk all this just to pray. Not sure if it’s faith or just people showing respect, but it was definitely something else to experience. #Sports #climbing #ClimbingJourney

A church you can only reach by climbing barefoot and hands-only
Jessie

Why Climbing Feels Like a Sport Full of Philosophy

Alright, real talk: climbing isn’t some fancy Instagram highlight. It’s sweat, falls, and way more “oops” moments than you want to admit. Here’s the raw truth you gotta know before you freak out. 1. You’re gonna fall. A lot. Miss a hold? Fall. Scared? Fall. That’s just climbing saying, “Welcome to the club.” Falling ain’t failing — it’s part of the fun (sorta). 2. Copycat moves? Nah, find your own vibe. Your buddy’s moves might look cool, but your body’s got its own rules. Big arms, tiny legs, whatever — figure out what works for you. No cheat codes here! 3. Chaos is guaranteed. Stay chill. One minute you’re soaring, next minute you’re flailing. Keep your balance, tighten that core, and don’t turn into a human ragdoll. 4. Falling sucks, but quitting sucks worse. Everyone wipes out. Don’t be the quitter whining on the floor. Brush it off, shake it off, climb on. 5. Wanna win? You gotta want it like crazy. “Eh, I can’t” is easy to say. “Hell yeah, I got this” is the game-changer. Keep trying, or stay stuck watching from the ground. So… ready to embarrass yourself in front of strangers? Let’s gooo! #sport #climbing #ClimbingJourney

Why Climbing Feels Like a Sport Full of Philosophy
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