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My previous attempt at reaching the peak in August 2020, had fallen short as I only made it to the foot of the Devil's Ladder. Various circumstances, such as taking a detour through the Gap of Dunloe and experiencing discomfort from my new hiking boots, all conspired against me. However I did enjoy my first visit there immensely, but knew I was going to have to dig deep to go back for the full experience. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f05f40d8aac52497a044abc/62ee86c3-34da-4dcf-a603-c9f1e167894a/Hiking+towards+devils+ladder.JPG Blogs and Vlogs - Meeting Apu Carrauntoohil - Approaching the foot of the Devil’s Ladder As we ventured through the Glen at the start of our hike, gentle rain, affectionately sent by Mama Unu, moistened my skin. Embracing the notion that this was our quintessential Irish weather, I welcomed the mist. Soon after, the clouds parted, and Tayta Inti emerged, granting respite from the rain for the rest of the day. I noticed that with every step, the clouds receded, revealing the magnificent beauty of the mountain as we approached her base. I made this journey with my American friend Jahmel. By the end of the trip, I was so grateful for his company and sure-footedness as my inner compass was knocked off kilter with the tiredness. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f05f40d8aac52497a044abc/bdd8512d-deed-46f7-bb2d-64a1ffd23bc7/Hiking+Devils+ladder.JPG Blogs and Vlogs - Meeting Apu Carrauntoohil - Climbing the Ladder Interestingly, the part of the ascent that I had dreaded the most turned out to be the most enjoyable. The Devil's Ladder, a steep ascent leading to the saddle, featured imposing rocks and boulders, amplified by the protuberant springs cascading from the recent rainfall. Figuring out the conundrum of best placement for my hands and feet, evoked memories of my childhood when I fervently climbed anything in sight. I felt welcomed by Mama Wayra’s gentle wind blowing me gently into the rocks, it felt embracing and protective. Sometimes the progress was smooth, while other times I had to exert myself to overcome huge boulders or lost my footing as the rocks gave way beneath me. Nevertheless, I persisted. I breathed. I pulled myself up and pressed on. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f05f40d8aac52497a044abc/ef3d0084-5d50-43d9-bcf3-7415cb55c123/Hiking+top.JPG Blogs and Vlogs - Meeting Apu Carrauntoohil - Nearing the summit I continued to gather stones and leave them on the cairns. It became less about the intention of charging them with hucha, but more about gratitude for the beauty I was witnessing and the health of my body to physically get me there. Finally reaching the summit, we were among a few last stragglers who had persevered to this point. The mists lifted to what felt like just above our heads, just enough to take in the incredible vistas. We finally had lunch at 5pm, just above the saddle. The food from my friend Tony’s cafe - Leafy Greens, was well worth the wait. Eating was exhausting at this stage, but we could feel the nourishment with every bite. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f05f40d8aac52497a044abc/faeb70a1-8bbe-4e16-a28d-7a953def2069/IMG_6153.jpg Blogs and Vlogs - Meeting Apu Carrauntoohil - At the summit I asked Jahmel to do a ceremony with me. Karpay Ayni is an exchange of personal power, performed by placing hands on each other’s head. It was very fitting as today was coronation day of King Charles - maybe before all the pomp, this ceremony had its links in nature too. We drew the energetic cords from the power places we both had connected with in our lives, along with the power of Carrauntoohil and infused it with our personal power, delivering it by hand through each other’s crowns. 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Transporting myself back into that moment, I could feel the physical effects on my body and where I was holding it. Picture: NASA https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f05f40d8aac52497a044abc/1eb62192-7496-42a7-8bb9-97979fdd4086/AABD6D06-4A7D-4704-8417-02B7E5BB9A79.JPG Blogs and Vlogs - Wachay - Uncovering Lost Treasures - With every fragment that was freed, I’d find myself journeying further down the wormhole, further back in my life events to the source of each pain. But really I couldn’t feel anymore pain, understanding the ‘why’s was like uncovering treasures on a seabed - flipping shells once used but now vacated, releasing bubbles of trapped air to the surface. A clearer picture of the environmental effects, the circumstances and incidents that had shaped me was revealed. 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