The Kinabalu mountain is located in Sabah, Borneo and is 4095 m at Low Peak, where climbers ends to see the sunrise.Everyone can climb Mount Kinabalu - thats whats the guidebooks saids.
I am about to agree - but not quite. It is true that no mountain-gear or special climbing skills are needed, one can hike all the way up. However, it is a must to be a bit fit and it is a must that you are willing to hang in a robe on the steep mountain side almost 3800m above ground (its only dangerous if you let go).
But besides from that, you will do great!Coming down was actually the hardest part - or the day after going up the stairs to the hotel room.
No matter how exhausted, no matter how much the body aches - one has to continue. Because there is no other way. There is something about a challenge like that. The point of no return.
I believe that one must set oneself challenges like that once in a while. We live in a society where we can alway call a cap - or pay someone to do things for us. We are never faced with situations where we HAVE to continue, even though our mind and body tells us no. I think we are spoiled.
In math class in early primary school, I remember that my teacher told us that no matter how many 9's one puts on 0,9, it will never become 1. It will always be less.
I later came to think of it and realized, that sometime one has to cross the line in order to know where it is. If one always stays on the safe side, one never know exactly where ones limit is. It will never become 1.
I think that it is important to know ones own limits - otherwise how can you answer the questions: What can you do?
At least now I know I can set myself a goal, keep the spirit up during the journey and enjoy it - no matter how much will power it took at some points.
"Mountain Climber" is on the personal CV!
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