On a spontaneous afternoon, a friend and I decided to take a walk up the mountainous part of our town. Although the area is already highly residential, it was still a perfect route for hikers and runners, as the road is steep and offers the challenge they seek.
Our agenda for today's walk was to catch the sunset at the top. I had heard the view up there is amazing, especially with how you can see the city lights at night. I remember feeling overly ecstatic to reach the top, for the views!
It took us almost an hour of walking to reach the peak. But even before we got there, the views were already beautiful! We passed by a coffee shop with a nice view of the city and the ocean. Lucky them for building a business in such a scenic spot!
We reached the top just in time for the sunset. We stayed for a while to watch the gradual changes in the sky. Indeed, the view of the city was best seen from this spot.
After we watched the darkness take over the sky, we walked a few meters down, in the opposite direction from where we had come up, to reach the area where barbecue stalls were grilling. Another quest, isn't it?
It was dinnertime by then, and what better reward for hiking this far than several sticks of grilled meat, right?
This spontaneous walk turned out to be one of the most refreshing experiences I’ve had in a while. There’s something incredibly grounding about watching the sunset from above, breathing in the cool mountain air, and ending the day with simple, delicious food. It reminded me that sometimes, the best moments are the ones we don’t plan.
Thank you for reading my post up to this point. I hope you have a great time ahead!
I'll take delight in writing for you again soon.
Love,
Sam ♡
Hello, in case you have not read my intro post, my name is Samantha. You may call me Sam for short. I am from Cebu, a beautiful island in the Philippines. I created this space in an attempt to put all the good things in one place, thus, my blog name @wholesamdiaries.
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