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The Breathing Mountain

The Breathing Mountain

Reflecting on being inside and outside

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Caitlin H. Mallery
Aug 14, 2023
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The mountain we will go inside.

Fifteen minutes into the 2-hour tour and I was deeply regretting my choices. Panting as I climbed the steep trail with a 25-pound toddler strapped to my chest. The older three children had been at the front of the group and the tour guide’s instructions were clear. If we did not make it to the entrance of the cavern within…

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