To be fair, there has been more good than bad. So many people have been kind and supportive and just plain lovely.

There was the lady who let me hang out in her noodle shop during my first mountain climb, even though I didnt buy anything. Could barely understand a word of her dialect, but super friendly. A customer really boosted my spirits by telling me I was almost at the top.

Kids have waved from trucks, students have given directions, and one more story next message..