This week, on Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #163, Amy challenges everyone with the topic of “Keep Walking.”
Looking at the photos on Amy’s post reminds me of the time when I completed the most difficult hike I’ve attempted to-date – Waterfall Canyon, completed in 2017.
It wasn’t that the hike was long – it was a measly 1.5 mile – but after the first 0.8 miles, the trail became difficult. My aunt and I were climbing over rocks and boulders while making sure we were not stepping on movable rocks. We stopped often as the elevation climb took a lot of strength. I remember telling myself, “just one more step.” I even recall counting my steps – one two three, one two three, just one more step.
I don’t recall how long it took my aunt and I to reach the 40-foot waterfall but when I got there, all I remember was I didn’t want to move anymore.
This is Another Story 
To reach to the 40-foot waterfall sound challenging. Thank you, Ying for sharing your hiking experience with us!
LikeLiked by 1 person
It was challenging and I don’t think I can attempt it again. Thank you for dropping by. 🙂
LikeLike
Wonderful place, worth all the struggle. But I don’t think I can do that now with all my pains in my knee. Happy that you can.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you. I don’t think I can do it again either as I am now too suffering from chronic knee pain from all the calcium deposits in my joints. I was glad I got to do it though. 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
Same here. Lucky we were able to do it when we were younger. Have a good day, Yinglan!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Love the action shots of getting to the waterfall. Getting up there is the reward :-).
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you.
LikeLike
Beautiful waterfall, tough hike!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Once is enough, Ying. You will forever have something to talk about. And your poor aunt!!!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Absolutely! My aunt had fun though, she actually hiked this again last year, once more than me.
LikeLiked by 1 person
She’s a good woman who will live long and prosper with all that hiking, Ying!
LikeLiked by 1 person