Saw some friends post climbing photos from Tung Lung Chau a while ago and the scenery looked unreal, so I finally went there for a hike myself. Ended up loving it way more than I expected. Definitely recommend if you like coastal hikes and quiet views.
When I think about climbing, it was supposed to be my escape, a place where I could leave behind the stress of everyday life and just focus on each move, each grip. But the truth is, lately, it’s been the opposite. I go to a small gym, and every time I walk in, I see the same faces, the same routines. I’m still on these low-level routes like simple holds, basic moves while everyone else around me pushes higher, faster. I try to relax, but the vibe in this gym is so social - everyone knows each other, they share advice, and they joke, but I don’t belong. And it’s not just about skill - it’s about how visible they all are, how much fun they have together. Meanwhile, I’m just trying to stay invisible, trying not to let this constant comparison pull me down. After a long day of work, I come here to find peace, but all I get is this sense of being left behind. I just want to immerse myself in the next move, in the feel of each step, but instead, I leave feeling smaller like I’m drifting further away from progress. So, sometimes, I go to a bigger gym - one that feels less crowded, where I can slip in with my friend, and I can breathe, try hard moves, and not feel so exposed.
Came to a new bouldering gym today and immediately lost confidence because there were barely any routes I could send 😭 This video is literally the easiest in the gym. Gotta say though, the setting here is sick but definitely way harder than any gym I’ve climbed at before 💀
Most of the holds were pretty easy to catch except for the ending. I originally wanted to finish facing away from the camera, but that didn’t work out, so I had to switch positions and ended up sitting in the cave lol