Allison is officially "On top of the world!!"

Hello, I'm Allison, a sophomore at WKU. I am not the best of bloggers but here is my first go at it. When I first arrived I hadn't yet realized that I was in one of the most beautiful places in the world; a situation most likely because I was experiencing delirium from my first flight over 30 minutes (which happened to be about eight hours). Each moment this adventure becomes more real and awe-inspiring. Looking outside at any moment reassures me of the blessing of this trip. We are relatively isolated on this mountain and at first it was shockingly bothersome but as the trip progresses I become more thankful and recognize it as refreshing. Yesterday we went on a hike beginning at the village Solalex up to the summer pastures of the old Deborence. The hike wash pretty difficult and in the beginning I was NOT appreciative. As I felt comfortable enough to look up from the rocks at my feet I realized that I could not have seen a more beautiful combination of fog, stream, trees, and flowers. As if the environment were mysterious enough, the fog hid much of the surroundings, only revealing clues of the beauty that lie behind white walls. I could attempt to explain to you what all I saw that day but I feel the best way to describe it is by it's effect on me. I have never been so sure of my faith. No one on earth could ever imagine something as beautiful as what I have seen, therefore there has to be something bigger than the human mind (in my opinion). Having read Heidi, I now understand why she was so heartbroken to be away from home. I am currently being spoiled by the fresh moutain air and the marvelous tasting water (straight from the stream). All of the imperfections here make the everything that much more perfect. ALthough I technically reside in the middle of a high peak in Caton of Vaud I feel like I am on top of the world.