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Halfway Up, Halfway Out: Kauai’s Mud and Me

Two miles in, my shoes are caked in red mud and my legs are shaking. I thought I’d feel awe—jungle, ocean, all that—but mostly I’m counting how many steps until I can turn around without looking weak. The trail is beautiful, sure, but it’s also relentless. My water’s almost gone. I keep thinking about the photos I’ll never post, the ones where I’m sweaty and annoyed, not grinning. This is the part of travel no one talks about: the halfway point, where going back feels as hard as moving forward, and you’re not sure which direction is braver. #Travel #TravelRealityCheck #HikingConfessions