The next day, the trek was more difficult. We ___1___
to climb 1500 meters that day. We went through the jungle, over
rocky round, across streams, searching for the way to the peak.
As we went higher, the air became ___2___
and the jungle became less dense. Beautiful wild orchids began
to ___3___ and the jungle
noises, which we had been accustomed to in the lowlands, now ___4___
away. We were beginning to get the feel of the ___5___
we were at and, every time we had a chance to look down, we were
reminded we had come a long way. Finally, on the ninth
morning, we reached the peak. Our ___6___
when we reached it was quite strange. It was not one of shouts,
jumps of joy or glee. Quietly, we looked ___7___
us at the majestic view in admiration and respect. It was worth
forgoing the luxuries of home for this reward. |