âThere is a hidden message in every waterfall. It says, if you are flexible, falling will not hurt you!â â Mehmet Murat Ildan The dawning of the day brought forth memories of the day before: light sweat forming, the sound of heavy breathing, the curves of mountainous proportions, the ups and downs, and the taste of sweetness at having reached one incredible summit. I wanted to do it again. Was it love? Not exactly. Instead, I was recalling the hikes from the previous day, including one short, but incredibly steep trek up to the top of Mount Mitchell, the highest peak in the Appalachian Mountains and east of the Mississippi River. There is a reason the slogan âThe mountains are callingâ has been popularized!