Yesterday, Silvya and I, along with a few friends of ours, set off to conquer a place known as Oak Mountain. The state park is filled with breath-taking foliage, winding streams, and dizzyingly tall rock formations that I have always yearned to conquer. I admit that I can't remember the last time I properly exercised and proof of that came when I woke up today to thigh's like jello (I think Silvya fared much better than me :p). It was certainly worth it though, and I hope we are able to go again sometime soon! For next time I will be sure to wear proper shoes, my poor boots are definitely meant for fashion only, not rock climbing. I took my camera along the whole journey and tried to capture the surroundings the best I could. One thing that had a great impression on me, was how many different textures and unexpected colors can be found in nature. From the blue-green tie dye fungus growing on rocks, the paper-thin layers of bark, to the solemn way many leaves hung in submission to winter's icy touch, the woods turned out incredibly inspiring. It was great to see the land in its natural condition, without shopping malls and grocery stores destroying its peace. Signs of human traffic could be found though in the form of tree carvings confessing love, and a sign by a waterfall asking some lucky someone to prom.
xx Stephanie
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