One learns

So finally blogger loads. Anyways, after enduring a 3-day trip up in the north-east I have returned with loads of new discoveries...or at least my memory refreshed. So here's what I've figured out over the past weekend:

- You don't wear flip flops to hike the mountains. I have my trainers, who decided to gave in meaning I had no other choice but to use the flip flops. I bought a super glue but that didn't hold either. All in all, bring a decent pair of walking shoes that won't die before your trip ends. Flip flops don't work because they over-expose your feet and aren't designed for gripping or the constant climbing up and down.

- Bring more clothes than necessary. Don't think that ok these pants will last the weekend and I'll have a tee a day. What if it rains?! You're happily walking down (with immense effort) the hill towards to waterfall and this downpour hits out of nowhere. If you don't have spare clothes, your pants for one won't dry in time and prevention's better than cure.

- Bring them first-aid things. Bandages will come in handy shall anything happen. Them insect-bite creams will really help. Soothing balms will help if your ride is constantly a loop around the mountains. Just go prepared.

- Bring food and water. You might be able to find something there but if and when you can't, you'll have your supply of goodies that you can trust, e.g. drinks that haven't expired or brands that you actually recognised.

- Don't hike heavy. Don't bring too many things with you, a sac with bandages, bottle of water, camera and possibly a small towel will do. Oh, sunblock and caps are actually useful, it could get really hot.

That's all I could remember right now. I had more things I wanted to write about but then it's been 3 days and it's all becoming a blur. The views on top of those mountains practically above the clouds (or at least lots and lots of fog) was worth the trouble. That said, home's great. Civilisation is always appreciated.

I fly in 2ish days. Sucks.