Usually only journalists are allowed to ascend to her perch, however. I have work to do, and conducting interviews helps me do it. Hill said she does climb down to lower limbs and talk for a few minutes when visitors from foreign countries take the time to hike up the mountain. She has talked with people from Israel, France, Germany, Chile, Turkey, Argentina and elsewhere. What I am told most often is that I am a symbol of hope, Hill said.
Inspiration is really important to people.
If people see that I can stay in this tree, then they can realize that perhaps they can do something in their lives that will make a difference.