Devil’s Bridge: The Hike That Wasn’t Worth It

Everyone posts the photo from the top—legs dangling over red rock, sky on fire. What you don’t see: the line of people waiting for their turn, the brittle silence as strangers try not to look annoyed, the way the sun bakes through your shirt while you wonder if the view is ever going to feel like it does on Instagram. I got there, finally. Took the photo. Didn’t post it. The best part was the walk back, when I stopped pretending I was having a moment and just let myself be tired, dusty, and a little let down. Sometimes the highlight is realizing you don’t need the highlight at all. #Travel #TravelExpectations # #HikingReality