That one time that I hiked a volcano

So last week I did a really cool thing -- I hiked a volcano! It was probably one of the most physically challenging things that I've ever done, but it was an awesome experience. And don't worry. It was extinct not active. I'm not THAT adventurous. 

We hiked probably for a total of seven hours or so up and down, and though we didn't come across any gorillas or other animals we did meet some giant earth worms (seriously, they were so fat and long they could have been snakes) and fierce stinging nettle plants.

If you fancy mud skiing, mud skating with your porter, and slipping into the splits every few minutes, then this hike is meant for you. Just kidding! I actually do recommend it, maybe just don't go after it's been raining for two days straight. Or if you do, at least bring some m&ms with you to lift your spirits.

Moral of the story: You should never turn down the chance to hike a volcano because it's super amazing and makes you feel like a boss. And also don't forget to pack m&ms.

So here's to doing things that I didn't actually think that I could do and crossing things off of the bucket list that I don't actually have!