Kathy Chislett, Beating the Elements (February theme: 'BLACK & WHITE')

Challenged my travel buddy to the Ben Lomond Summit, Queenstown...her first ever attempt at hiking to these heights. The weather was changing with the wind and rain against us. The views closed in as we were surrounded by cloud but the effort was rewarded with pride and joy...the accomplishment of achieving something new and exciting! Not only did she beat the challenge of the natural elements but she beat the bigger challenge of self doubt.

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