And then I remembered my solo road trip from California to Mesa Verde.
I knew that I would be taking the tour at the cliff dwellings that (absolutely) required a climb up a 32 foot ladder. If you cannot do it, you must turn around a go back.
When I faced my first rung I grabbed hold of the sides and stepped firmly on. One at a time, grip-by-grip, step-by-step step, I ascended that ladder. I was so proud of myself; I had conquered the unexplainable, overwhelming fear I had experienced a few years before trying to climb to
the top of a Mesa in New Mexico.
A few years later, I climbed that same ladder again!
I absolutely LOVE this story Laurie. I'm not only impressed that you'd travel solo, I'm equally impressed of your determination. Way to go!!!
It reminds me of my own when I traveled across the Golden Gate Bridge by bike. I hadn't ridden a bike for YEARS. It sure is a motivator, even today, to return to past experiences to remind me of my courage and success. If you're interested, you can read my story here. https://gatherandpause.substack.com/p/re-discover-joy-motivation-and-confidence
I had to think about this question for awhile…
And then I remembered my solo road trip from California to Mesa Verde.
I knew that I would be taking the tour at the cliff dwellings that (absolutely) required a climb up a 32 foot ladder. If you cannot do it, you must turn around a go back.
When I faced my first rung I grabbed hold of the sides and stepped firmly on. One at a time, grip-by-grip, step-by-step step, I ascended that ladder. I was so proud of myself; I had conquered the unexplainable, overwhelming fear I had experienced a few years before trying to climb to
the top of a Mesa in New Mexico.
A few years later, I climbed that same ladder again!
I absolutely LOVE this story Laurie. I'm not only impressed that you'd travel solo, I'm equally impressed of your determination. Way to go!!!
It reminds me of my own when I traveled across the Golden Gate Bridge by bike. I hadn't ridden a bike for YEARS. It sure is a motivator, even today, to return to past experiences to remind me of my courage and success. If you're interested, you can read my story here. https://gatherandpause.substack.com/p/re-discover-joy-motivation-and-confidence