Kudos for making it, sharing the trail, and the wisdoms of it! 👍 And: “Accomplishments don’t make you any happier. What they do is to help build trust in yourself.” That’s a wonderful insight and something I’m going to start to quote! That’s spot on and really great to hear, especially at the end of such a trip. I would not have been able to word anything that eloquently for sure,.. 😂 Hope there’s more to come! It looks beautiful!! 🙏
Haha I for sure noticed that too. I more of meant speaking to overall happiness. That accomplishments don't give us what they think they will. It's important to come to a place of self-acceptance in order to move forward and truly be happy. It's so hard to be concise at the end of that hike lol
@@SydneyOlson Speaking as an amateur cyclist, setting a big goal, focus 6-9 months 100% on training, then succeed gives a deep kind of satisfaction that, I think, is irreplaceable. Last year I didn't put in the work, could not reach the goal and was really disappointed with myself. I can do other things that make me happy, but it won't satisfy my hunger for the satisfaction a big ride in the mountains gives me. It's the best feeling!
Congratulations! That was cool, even just to witness. I've done a couple of treks, but nothing this difficult. The Kalalau Trail on Kauai'i is probably the closest. About the same distance, but not near the elevation gain. Plus whatever you gain you lose as you start at sea level and finish there too. One similarity is the historical spiritual importance, though I think the only people who walk it now are non-islanders. The most confounding thing of that trek is that the path is incredibly narrow for most of it, simultaneously much of the narrow part is literally carved into the mountain side leaving a very steep, slide straight into the sea hundreds of feet below! So it takes constant and continuous concentration to place your feet. The confounding part is that the scenery available contains the most beautiful vistas I've ever seen. But to look at them you had to stop walking to prevent risking a fatal fall. No walking and looking at the same time! :(( Anyway, thanks for bringing me along on your travels. And I especially liked your reflection on the value of accomplishments. Though I think those insights are only gained well after the experience when you can fold other life lessons into the mix. I agree that just doing the deed is the smallest part of the gain. Though, anything in life that provides true humility is priceless.
Thanks so much! I've done about 8 miles of the Kalalau trail as well, it's definitely tough! I went in December and it was so muddy and slippery as well haha, so it took a lot of mindfulness. Completely agree with that last sentence!
I didn't know you speak Mandarin! You said in that other comment that you struggled, but your pronunciation is pretty darn good. Also, I'm really glad you showed us the struggle and didn't do the "content creator" thing and make it all sound like rainbows and kittens on the way up lol.
Thank you! I studied Mandarin about 11 years ago when I lived in China, and then haven't used it much since. So I did a lot of studying on duolingo before I left. And while I was there some of it came back, but yeah I struggled to do the most basic things like ordering food this time around lol. Haha it was definitely not rainbows and kittens the entire time but I wouldn't have changed anything about it.
I have so many questions. Was the walking path busy or did you hardly see anyone? I assume there are roads up the mountain or else how would so many people be up at the top and even along the way? Did you feel safe the whole journey, especially being alone and a woman? (not implying you are weak or anything, you're probably stronger than I am, but still, I hope you understand what I'm asking) Any monkey encounters? I probably have more questions but that's what I thought of immediately.
Kudos for making it, sharing the trail, and the wisdoms of it! 👍 And:
“Accomplishments don’t make you any happier. What they do is to help build trust in yourself.”
That’s a wonderful insight and something I’m going to start to quote! That’s spot on and really great to hear, especially at the end of such a trip. I would not have been able to word anything that eloquently for sure,.. 😂
Hope there’s more to come! It looks beautiful!! 🙏
Good job Sydney! 20:36 "Accomplishments don't make you any happier... lesson of the day" 21:26 "I'm so happy!" 🙂
Haha I for sure noticed that too. I more of meant speaking to overall happiness. That accomplishments don't give us what they think they will. It's important to come to a place of self-acceptance in order to move forward and truly be happy. It's so hard to be concise at the end of that hike lol
@@SydneyOlson Speaking as an amateur cyclist, setting a big goal, focus 6-9 months 100% on training, then succeed gives a deep kind of satisfaction that, I think, is irreplaceable. Last year I didn't put in the work, could not reach the goal and was really disappointed with myself. I can do other things that make me happy, but it won't satisfy my hunger for the satisfaction a big ride in the mountains gives me. It's the best feeling!
we cried with you as you took wrong turn, again and again
It is a good life you live Sydney, you are the best. 💚
Thank you :)
nice adventure sydney enjoyed the walk with you i did not even break a sweat just trying to make you feel better your still a badass
always found the landscapes of that country to be the best on this planet. stuff that doesnt look like anywhere else. neat
Unbelievable work young lady. No words realy
Strong girl!
Congratulations! That was cool, even just to witness. I've done a couple of treks, but nothing this difficult. The Kalalau Trail on Kauai'i is probably the closest. About the same distance, but not near the elevation gain. Plus whatever you gain you lose as you start at sea level and finish there too. One similarity is the historical spiritual importance, though I think the only people who walk it now are non-islanders.
The most confounding thing of that trek is that the path is incredibly narrow for most of it, simultaneously much of the narrow part is literally carved into the mountain side leaving a very steep, slide straight into the sea hundreds of feet below! So it takes constant and continuous concentration to place your feet. The confounding part is that the scenery available contains the most beautiful vistas I've ever seen. But to look at them you had to stop walking to prevent risking a fatal fall. No walking and looking at the same time! :((
Anyway, thanks for bringing me along on your travels. And I especially liked your reflection on the value of accomplishments. Though I think those insights are only gained well after the experience when you can fold other life lessons into the mix. I agree that just doing the deed is the smallest part of the gain. Though, anything in life that provides true humility is priceless.
Thanks so much! I've done about 8 miles of the Kalalau trail as well, it's definitely tough! I went in December and it was so muddy and slippery as well haha, so it took a lot of mindfulness. Completely agree with that last sentence!
You speak Mandarin? Awesome!
Haha I used to! It's really bad now, and I struggled a lot on that trip.
I didn't know you speak Mandarin! You said in that other comment that you struggled, but your pronunciation is pretty darn good.
Also, I'm really glad you showed us the struggle and didn't do the "content creator" thing and make it all sound like rainbows and kittens on the way up lol.
Thank you! I studied Mandarin about 11 years ago when I lived in China, and then haven't used it much since. So I did a lot of studying on duolingo before I left. And while I was there some of it came back, but yeah I struggled to do the most basic things like ordering food this time around lol. Haha it was definitely not rainbows and kittens the entire time but I wouldn't have changed anything about it.
Jesus 2200m elevation gain that works out to! For an explosive athlete rather than endurance that's a ton!
It was hard for sure haha
I have so many questions. Was the walking path busy or did you hardly see anyone? I assume there are roads up the mountain or else how would so many people be up at the top and even along the way? Did you feel safe the whole journey, especially being alone and a woman? (not implying you are weak or anything, you're probably stronger than I am, but still, I hope you understand what I'm asking) Any monkey encounters? I probably have more questions but that's what I thought of immediately.
she can single legged toss you across the room, sir.
just look how thick her quads are
I really appreciate this, U R an Excellent Role Model 🙏👍🫂🫂
Awww, this is not a hike. This is stairs :)
I actually think it would've been easier as a hike rather than stairs. You should try it! :)