Me, nature and thoughts on the Appalachian Trail

This weekend I undertook a section of the AT again but this time I went alone. All the people from the hiking groups I befriended had already planned other trips, and I though it was good opportunity to try a hike by myself. Only me and nature.
Overall it was quite an experience. It's a different feel when I am by myself. It felt a bit lonely at night while I was camping. I expected people in the camp to be more social but everybody had their spot and we were separated. In the hiking part though I didn't feel isolated or seeking companionship. I had a purpose (Bear Mountain Bridge) and I was going towards it.
The morning after camp was one of the most beautiful, peaceful and joyful moments I've ever experienced.
Everything was so calm and pure. Nature was inviting me to spend time in freshness and serenity. There was a lake near the place a spent the night. Just looking at it at those moments made me completely happy. I couldn't resist and jumped in :) This action multiplied my joy :)

Afterwards I continued my journey going up and down the mountains. At times the climbs where quite strenuous and made me compare it to my life's journey. I have a path, I am walking on it and sometimes it's exhausting but all I need to do is rest and continue. I am doing it because I like it. And when I get tired and the slopes seem hard, doesn't make it bad or  frightening. "Working hard" is fun as opposed to scary is what I realized for me. I have to like what I am doing, that's all :)
It was good times alone with nature and my thoughts. It feel's like I am re-living my adolescence :) It's nice. It gives me courage.

Some photos