Lost in the Woods
November 24th 2008 13:30
A Komodo dragon we saw along the way (Photo by Hope)
This weekend, my family along with some friends, decided to go to the beach to unwind. Nearby, there was a hiking trail that led deep into the woods. One of our companions who used to hike in that area suggested we try it out. So, we set out for what was supposed to be a fun nature walk. But...somewhere along the way, our guide took a wrong turn and we got lost.
I knew something was wrong when we were heading back because everything looked different. There was a point where there was no more trail and all we could see were thick wooded areas. Add to that the fact that we were only wearing our swimsuits and beach sandals. To say that we weren't dressed for such an activity is an understatement, what were we thinking?
Suddenly, the sun beating down on us was no longer an issue. Even the branches scratching our legs, tired muscles and thirst was no longer a concern. All we wanted was to find our way out there.
Then, survival instincts kicked in and we had a brainstorm. I suggested we follow the sound of the waves as it will lead us out of the woods and back to shore. We started walking towards the faint sound of the waves as it hit the rocks and slowly we started to hear other sounds too (i.e. motors running).. Thankfully, we emerged from the woods just a few feet from where we left our other companions.
It took us almost 2 hours to get back to safety.
Yes, it was scary but we've learned something very important that day. Now I understand why there are so many cases of people getting lost on hiking trips. It looks easy when you first start out, but if you're not that familiar with the area, you might end up getting lost.
Oh yes, we will go hiking again someday soon, but this time we will be better prepared (and find a more able guide
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