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The Dog That Knew the Way

I didn’t expect company. We were halfway up the trail, sweat and silence settling between us, when a stray dog appeared—tail wagging, eyes bright, like he’d been waiting for us all along. He didn’t beg or bark. He just walked ahead, pausing when we slowed, leading us past the switchbacks and the sharp drop-offs that made my knees lock. Behind us, Varlaam Monastery clung to its impossible perch. I wondered how many lost hikers this dog had guided. How many times he’d done this for strangers who’d never remember his name. It’s strange, the things that make you feel less alone. Sometimes it’s not the view, or the company you planned for. Sometimes it’s a stray who simply decides you’re worth following. #UnexpectedCompany #TravelConfessions #MeteoraMoments #Travel