Summary
The article “A View from Mount Ritter,” is written by Joseph T. O’Connor when he was eighteen years old. He stated that how the mountain climbing experience changed his mind about life.
The bad weather in their journey resulted in the author’s bad mood. A huge thunderstorm and a bolt of lightning came suddenly that they couldn’t find a shelter. After the lightning died away, they hiked to a nearby shelter. Soon the author found something wrong that they were standing on a small island which was around streams. Then, they set up the tents in their worst night while the heavy rain poured down continuously and a small stream went through their tent. It is said that “Misfortunes never come singly.” After the exciting adventure, the author realized that the natures vary from minute to minute and it’s the most invigorating two weeks in his life.
The wonder experience made Joseph think seriously about the future and his past. He felt deeply regretful for his stubbornness and rebellion against others’ advices. “To get back one’s youth one has merely to repeat one’s follies,” said Oscar Wilde, reminds Joseph that he has to work harder in the future.
Reflections
I agree that the experience being close to the nature world can change our thoughts, relax our body and feel broad-minded. The magnificence of mountain scenery always makes me shocked. I feel how little human is comparing with the huge mountains.
Recently, I went to the Shei-Pa national park with my family. The Mount Shei-Pa is the second highest mountain in Taiwan and it is 3886 feet above sea level. The park is located around heavy mist and many large mountains. We walked through the forest paths and breathed fresh air or natural fragrance from trees. Chatting during walks improved the relationship of our family. We always focus on own business and rare talk to each other deeply. On the next day, we visited the famous divine tree and some scenic spots in the park. We saw the invincible vitality of the divine tree that it has lived over a hundred years.
The life in the mountain region is very simple easeful. It let us remove from country’s uproar and purify our mind. Close to the nature is my best way to release stresses. When you oppressed by a great amount of exams, try to visit some primitive places to be relaxed.
I can’t agree with you any more. This is my own experience with my friends’ last summer vacation in Taiwan. We went to Hualien, Taroko Nation Park, Taidong, Lyudao(Green Island), Kenting and Kaohsiung after the final. This is the excitable and memorable experiences that only belong to us. It is a chance for us to do this crazy thing during the college life.
回覆刪除We put on our rucksacks and started the 10 days tour. Motorbike is the transportation for us during this tour. We rent it while we moved to the next location. We started our tour from midnight to Taipei, because we have to take the earliest train to Hualien. After we arrived to the B&B (Bed and Breakfast), we asked about the recommendable place that we have to visit. We visited Shitiping(terraced rocks), Big Dipper deep pool, Taroko Nation Park, Cingshui Cliffs, Chu Lu Ranch, National Museum of Prehistory for five days; then we moved to Lyudao(Green Island) for two days. The last three days was in Kenting and Kaohsiung. In these 10 days, we closed to the nature. We enjoy the sunshine, the speed on the road, the freedom of visited to many new places, the marvelous scenes.
We released the stress of the prior exam days. We laughed, shout and jump for joy. The important is we made the best memory that the only thing belong to us. We’re glad that we treasured our friendships