It gets to you pretty soon. You start by following the steps of others, terrified that you won't be able to find your way out, or that you'll get into something dangerous. You observe, note, move carefully, always wanting to make the next move but afraid that somebody else should be there first.
And then the odd moment comes when you're just waiting for the others to join, with your light you've been indicating the height of the ceiling in that canyon you're following (the last chimney opened with almost 50 meters on top of your head), and you want to go and see what's next. The way is not so hard, you just need to climb a bit, a little squeeze, and there you are, your footprint does not mark the rock, but your soul. You've gone where no one has gone before: a small step for mankind, but a giant leap for you.
Now you're trapped: you're an explorer!
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