Fighting panic and taking risks

Taipei night view secrets

Visiting Elephant mountain at night is not that special. You get a really sunning view on Taipei at night. And a lot of tourism. In fact it is special but not really nice to go there.

To avoid tourism I planned a thrilling small hike using the unlighted paths and experience the vibrant jungle at night. Yes, that’s quite frightening but at some point I got curious. While taking pictures of Taipei at the top of Elephant mountain I saw a sign to Muzhi Mountain. Half an hour, 1.5 kilometers, dark unlit path until another peak. Go for it. Heading upwards to the platform my feelings were thrilling.
The darkness got more as closer I got to Mountain Muzhi. The path got smaller and the jungle got louder.
I want to give you an impression of my journey:

It is dark. You are alone. Separated from others. Nothing to hear, except the whirring insects.
Wind blows slightly through the huge bamboo. Somewhere a creaking noise. Suddenly a loud rustling right next to me.The leaves move. Thoughts of huge spiders and venomous snakes cross my mind. A slight feeling of panic overcomes me. Something jumps on the path! (Frogs are an often seen animal on mountains like this.)

Okay… now you won’t get scared again

Heading around a corner. Hearing that creaking noise again, closer now, quicken my pulse. A green light dancing behind a fern. I freeze. Firefly.

Second time… but now you are prepared for everything. Only 500 meters left, no problem.

The path got smaller and the darkness swapped over everything. I stumbled and missed a stair. A small hart attack follows combined with a adrenaline kick. Suddenly my beard meets a spider web. Adrenaline rush. Fighting panic. More web in my face and on my arms. Something touches my leg. Fighting panic got harder. Finally I got rid of the small spider web I ran into and the fern tickling my leg.

BUT everything was worth it!

The path ended on the top of the mountain and offered a view I can hardly describe. I think amazing, mind blowing, overwhelming and stunning are the best words to express my feelings. Apart from that a huge feeling of success and happiness that overcame me.

These feelings are the reason why I love to challenge myself, to take the fear, overcome the panic.! To earn things money can’t buy: Emotions, Experience and self confidence.

Thank you for reading this blog! I hope you enjoy!

Lukas

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CREDITS Topology Travel Peter - Thank you for being a nice boss, although we didn't see each other a lot, I always enjoyed working with you. Steve - Especially developing and improving the walkabout tour was an everyday joy. Thank you for all your kindness and advice. Core - Always a smile on your face and a happy welcome. Working with you was a pleasure for me. Linda - I still remember all the times we laughed together in office! Even a bad day turned good with a afternoon sitting next to you! Jesper - I hope you are fine and still remember the time we got lost around Taipei Zoo! It was a pleasure to work with you and doing the walkabout tours with you!! Alan - We spent some time doing music together! I also enjoyed our visit in Tamsui University! Thank you for giving me this opportunities. To the rest of the office : I am sorry if I didn't meniton you here. I enjoyed working with you and all the fun times we had in office. I learned a lot fro

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