As
summer
approached
,
Mark
began
to
get
feet
.
The
city
life
was
wearing
him
down
,
and
he
longed
for
a
change
of
scenery
.
One
morning
,
with
a
spark
of
spontaneity
,
he
decided
to
the
road
.
Packing
only
the
essentials
,
he
resolved
to
travel
light
.
With
a
small
backpack
,
he
felt
the
freedom
of
living
out
of
his
.
Mark
had
no
particular
destination
in
mind
;
he
just
wanted
to
get
from
it
all
.
So
,
he
chose
to
explore
places
the
beaten
track
,
seeking
the
tranquility
that
the
countryside
promised
.
On
the
first
day
of
his
journey
,
Mark
found
himself
in
a
village
in
the
hills
.
The
locals
recommended
a
hidden
trail
leading
to
a
waterfall
.
As
he
trekked
through
the
forest
,
he
was
careful
to
clear
of
the
slippery
rocks
and
overgrown
roots
.
When
he
finally
reached
the
waterfall
,
he
was
captivated
by
its
pristine
beauty
.
He
let
his
down
,
feeling
the
cool
mist
on
his
face
,
and
knew
he
had
made
the
right
decision
.
The
days
that
followed
were
filled
with
similar
adventures
.
Mark
discovered
lakes
,
meadows
,
and
charming
cottages
.
He
was
truly
his
element
,
enjoying
the
peace
and
simplicity
of
his
surroundings
.
Each
evening
,
he
would
call
it
a
night
under
a
blanket
of
stars
,
feeling
more
energized
than
he
had
in
years
.
One
afternoon
,
while
hiking
,
he
saw
a
small
vineyard
.
The
owners
welcomed
him
warmly
,
offering
a
tour
and
a
taste
of
their
finest
wines
.
He
spent
the
evening
with
them
,
sharing
stories
and
laughter
,
and
had
a
of
a
time
.
Their
hospitality
and
the
beauty
of
the
vineyard
gave
him
a
new
of
life
.
As
his
summer
holiday
came
to
an
end
,
Mark
reflected
on
his
journey
.
He
had
found
joy
in
the
simplicity
of
nature
.
He
had
let
go
of
his
daily
stresses
and
rediscovered
a
sense
of
freedom
and
adventure
.
With
a
refreshed
spirit
,
he
returned
home
,
carrying
the
memories
of
his
summer
escape
with
him
,
already
dreaming
of
his
next
adventure
.