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Highs and Lows

September 23, 2021 5 Comments

By Dara Naraghi

She trudged through the rain-soaked valley, cursing herself for ever thinking she could complete a solo hike. She was shivering, her boots caked in mud, her face a minefield of insect bites. But at least she was on the trail again, after having been lost for the better part of the day.

The late afternoon found her climbing out of the ravine. Rain clouds had finally been chased off by the sun, its amber rays transforming the breathtaking landscape around her into a living painting. As she neared the mountain pass, she felt giddy. This was her most rewarding hike yet.

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  1. Paul Lewthwaite says

    September 23, 2021 at 7:40 am

    The unfamiliar path proves the most interesting. Great writing and good scene setting. Could picture it really well in my mind.

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  2. Helen C says

    September 23, 2021 at 7:40 am

    What a lovely story and I think you have described the landscape so well in so few words.

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  3. M says

    September 23, 2021 at 10:31 am

    A lovely, feel good kind of story.

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  4. albertkatz says

    September 23, 2021 at 10:46 am

    Been there. lol. nicely done!

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  5. dlherrmann says

    September 29, 2021 at 3:44 pm

    I liked the about-face.

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