I lie awake in the dormitory, my eyes wide open. There’s no trace of tiredness. I toss and turn restlessly. Around me, I can hear steady breathing. Am I the only one who can’t sleep? Am I the only one wondering whether she’s up to the challenge ahead? The only one unsure whether she can make it up Mont Blanc and back down again? The bed creaks again as I roll onto my side and reach for my phone. A glance at the screen tells me it’s already 23:00. Breakfast is at 1:00. And here I lie. Eyes wide open, heart pounding.
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