And Ahead...

The steps became steeper, the heights became exponential, the path became narrower, the energy left was shallower, mind was the planner, legs were followers. Scope of error became thinner, fear was inner, survivor was the only winner, the task was a stunner! The opinions were diverse, with some clinging on to every piece of metal that can support their upward move; while others put up a cheerful expression for the lens's sake; and for some it all seemed a piece of cake. With all sorts of balancing act the dwindling steps finally paved their way to the "hill-top". Cold indeed it was, as everyone had imagined it to be, but the absence of bonfire made the sequence of events henceforth unpredictable. The sleeping bags did try their best to give some relief to the frozen souls beneath, but in vain. Finally, it was 'songs' and 'sutai ' that helped us keep awake and feel the moment. Some 'like-minded' souls did explore the extremities of the hill top; talked away time; before returning to the place where the night awaited us. The breeze had an uncanny flow, the spirits sinked low, the sun had already refused to grow; and sooner we realized it was time to go!! But what awaited us back now was a path which was travelled the previous night unknowingly under the cover of darkness, which taken away can lead to unexplainable consequences. Its sometimes easier to do things without seeing or knowing them. Anyways, yet again we cruised our way back; though with some unquotable exchange of expressions and some weird glanced now & then.

But all in all, a night worth spent, a dawn worth seen, an adventurous trek it has been.

ChEeRs..//

ps: Just do it!!