mountains are harsh and uncompromising. every time you climb a peak, even a small one, you’ve literally surmounted something in yourself. the harder it is, the fewer people you’ll encounter, and the more authentic your interactions with them will be.
beaches on the other hand are too easy. there’s only so much sun and soothing tide noise i can take before i start to get antsy. like where’s the suffering? and why is everyone in such a good mood, what’s their problem? and why is there still sand in my shoes 3 months later?
so yeah mountains over beaches any day. <3