In the middle of a hike with a good friend, we encountered a small clearing and bluff amidst dense forest and ferns. I wandered off to take photos, but came back to my friend, born and raised in cities around the world, sitting quietly in the even more quiet forest. I had to break the moment to insist he stay in the same position so I could capture the moment, but it was worth it. I asked him after what he was thinking of - he said he wished cities got this quiet sometimes.