I near the clearing, I freeze in astonishment, the view is unbelievable. My eyes light up as I notice the icy water gushing through the small river. 

I wander over to a tree, the autumn leaves scattered all over the ground. The bare tree stands tall, its branches stick out like fingers on an old piano player.  I carefully sit down and rest my legs.

I gasp, “the mountains are amazing!” The snow scattered mountains loom in the distance.

 I place my head back softly, kick my feet up and doze off while listening to the chatter of the birds.

CIARA – YEAR 8