Starting out on this adventure made me feel a bunch of different things – like excitement, worry, and uncertainty. I was a bit scared because it was my first time climbing the third highest mountain in Indonesia, and I was going all by myself. Yep, solo hiking.

But you know what? Even though I was on my own, the journey was still super cool. I had fun, met some new friends, and made some really special memories along the way.

The reason I wanted to do this in the first place was because I was so curious and wanted to try something new. I really wanted to see the beauty of Rinjani, face the tough parts of the climb, and meet some awesome new people.

My solo hike to Rinjani mountain was an amazing experience that taught me a lot. It showed me that it’s okay to take on challenges, try new things, and enjoy the journey – no matter what.