The Night Owl Visits the Morning: Mt. Batur, Indonesia

A little different from my typical post, this is an extended version of my entry into the World Nomads 2017 Writing Scholarship–detailing my trek up Mt. Batur to catch the sunrise. I’ll win next year, but no reason not to share :)! The guttural cry of the alarm clock jolts us from sleep. 2:15 AM. Through our hotel window, a pitch…