From afar, I could see the
mountain, magnificent. I stared at it, awed
and determined. I was up to the challenge of climbing the mountain, I was
prepared. Armed with 5 large bottles of mineral water, a first aid box and a
backpack full of refreshments, I was confident and ready.
"Thump...Thump...Thump..."
I could hear the heavy footsteps of a dozen people who were slogging up the
mountain like me. By that time, we were halfway up. My bag was much lighter
than the time I started as i finished 3 bottles of water and half the
refreshments.
Alas! I caught sight of
it, the desired end of the mountain. I lodged on faster then, willing myself
forward. There, i caught the first glimpse of the view behind the mountain. I
gulped in big lungfuls of fresh air.
That was when the city
came into full view. It was so breathtaking that i stopped mid track. I heard a
squeal of delight and realized that it came from me. From where i stood, i
could get a bird's eye view of the whole city, it was superb. A sense of
happiness and satisfaction surged through my body, my hard work had paid off.
I could not bare to leave
until i spotted the first signs of dusk. I dragged myself downhill as i kissed
goodbye to the beautiful view of the city.
-10th December
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