| 24th Dec 22| No. 358 |
Are you guys ready for tonight's celebration? Merry Christmas readcashers family! Advance happy new year as well.
It's just saddening to know that my Christmas writing contest only has a few participants. Would that mean only a few will share the pool prize? If the number of participants won't increase, then half of it will be shared with others. It's Christmas anyway. So we should share it with many, not just a few.
Anyway, today is my holiday. Christmas day falls on Sunday this year, which means the holiday will be moved to the next day. However, my boss told me to spend it today rather than on Monday. Of course, I agree with that. Two consecutive holidays are great!
It was last spring when I stepped foot on the mountain and I so missed it. There's a place I wanted to visit in the Autumn season as trees' leaves are turning red. I've been there in 2017. However, it was kind've late since leaves were already turning brown and falling. But still pretty anyway.
When I woke up this morning, I was kind've hesitant because it was almost 10, and I thought it was late to go hiking. But when I saw the weather outside, not so cold and so bright, I opted to pack my things and hopped out. I was too excited, albeit solo. The tripod is my companion anyway.
I stepped out of the house at past 11. See how long I prepared? 😂. I ate my late breakfast and early lunch at a nearby restaurant before heading to the MTR station. Everything was done so fast as I am running out of time. I actually want to visit a damn on the same mountain if I still have time.
Since it's weekend and the start of the holiday season, the station is too crowded. I just hoped that I could have some companions, the other hikers, once I get there. Or else, it'll be boring to hike alone on the trail.
My destination is 11 stations away from our place. On my way, my stomach wasn't feeling well and I worried that it might get worse in the mountain 😂. Was it because I was excited, didn't eat enough, or didn't release toxins this morning? I planned to visit a lavatory first before looking for the bus stop as I know there isn't a toilet on that mountain. Sorry if this part is disgusting.
By the way, I'm writing this while on the train. Writing in advance 😂. The mountain that I'll be visiting is Tai Tong Sweet Gum Woods. I bet @Garrethgrey knew this. If not, that only proves that her life here in HK before was too boring 😅 ✌.
It was almost one in the afternoon when I arrive at the last station and my stomach was getting worse. D*mn. I didn't expect a colder temperature in the place. I underestimated the weather forecast and only wore not-so-thick clothes. I don't want to postpone my plan and I truly pray for it to get better soon. It's uncomfortable to hike when I feel discomfort. It isn't enjoyable.
At the last station, I still needed to walk to the bus stop. I was in hurry to find the station as I might not be able to visit other spots on the mountain. Guess what? I was almost lost finding it and I was following the wrong direction 😂. You know, I'm not really good at finding directions.
I finally found it after asking a little man. It was actually just near the MTR station. D*mn 🤦♀️.
Sorry to cut this. I'll stop here as I want to focus more on my hike. I'll post about it one of these days 😊.
Merry Christmas once again.
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Same tayo madam mahina sa direction hahaha. Anyways, looking forward sa Hike adventure mo.