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“ May (YOU) Climb From Peak To Peak”
-HMI Darjeeling
The next day, after hiking for 17km, we reached On the final day at HMI, we tired ourselves with
Kaijalay around 5 pm. We slept at the hostel in obstacles and climbing competitions. Our closing
hopes to reach Singla the next day. ceremony is worth remembering for many as
There, we had a cooking competition where my friends stole away the medals (all jokes.They
each patrol cooked with the groceries that were deserved it).
provided. We had loads of games and the best Holding the precious memories close to our
part was lighting a fire with daura. We were hearts, we bid farewell to HMI. When we
struggling, tearing up from the smoke and it is reached school, we gave the long-awaited hugs
now a funny memory to reminisce. to our families.
As the sun set and rose again, we were energized And now, with much-cherished joy, we too have
and ready for water sports. After doing a thrilling stories to tell the younger generations.
cross country competition, we did zipline and
rappelling which was absolutely exhilarating.
We swam and went kayaking but the cold soon
caught up to us. By the time we’d all finished, we
were shivering uncontrollably. The warmth of the
campfire heated our souls and we shouted and
danced our hearts away.