the thought of hiking table mountain was not a thought that crossed my mind. I am in no way, shape, or form an athletic individual. So it is no surprise that when I heard of the option of taking a cable car too and from it was sounding more like a definite possibility. But after speaking to my advisor, who visited Cape Town not too long ago, he convinced me that I should hike the mountain instead of taking the easy way out. So Sunday, June 9, was the day. I was actually pretty excited about it but a bit worried because I didn't know what to expect. I was also worried that I wasn't going to be able to accomplish it because I was not in shape. I feared lagging behind and holding up the other students. But all that fear went away the moment I reached Table Mountain. It was absolutely breath taking. The drive up there alone was a sight to see and actually being there was amazing. I was so pumped and excited to go.The scenery was so beautiful; all the rocks, the plants, and the streams. Hiking definitely took a lot of strength both mental and physical. I have to admit hiking Table Mountain was one of the hardest things I had ever done; besides leaving the country alone of course. It challenged me in ways that I never knew possible. There were times when I would see others running and sprinting up and the down the mountain with so much energy and I was dragging my feet completely exhausted. That discouraged me because I was suppose to be this young energetic girl and I couldn't do what these middle aged people were doing with no issues. But then I thought of myself, and realized that I was just as capable of achieving this. I might not be the fastest or strongest but I could also finish it. And that was exactly what I did. The moment I saw the top it was like I was looking into the heavenly skies. My legs were aching, I was having hot and cold flashes, and starving; but I sprinted up those last steps and finally reached the top. It was one of my proudest moments ever. I will treasure that moment forever. That experience makes me realize that I can accomplish any obstacle that comes my way. If I push myself, then nothing can stop me.
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