/* ============================================================
       CSS CUSTOM PROPERTIES
    ============================================================ */
    :root {
      --bg:          #060910;
      --bg2:         #0c1120;
      --bg3:         #111827;
      --glass:       rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
      --glass-b:     rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
      --border:      rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
      --border-h:    rgba(100,210,255,0.25);

      --blue:        #1a6cff;
      --cyan:        #00d4ff;
      --purple:      #9b5cff;
      --teal:        #0ff5d4;
      --white:       #ffffff;
      --text:        #e2e8f0;
      --muted:       #64748b;
      --accent:      #00d4ff;

      --grad-main:   linear-gradient(135deg, #1a6cff 0%, #9b5cff 50%, #00d4ff 100%);
      --grad-blue:   linear-gradient(135deg, #1a6cff, #00d4ff);
      --grad-purple: linear-gradient(135deg, #9b5cff, #1a6cff);

      --font-display: 'Syne', sans-serif;
      --font-body:    'DM Sans', sans-serif;
      --font-serif:   'Playfair Display', serif;

      --radius:  12px;
      --radius-l: 20px;
      --shadow:  0 8px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
      --shadow-glow: 0 0 40px rgba(0,212,255,0.15);

      --nav-h: 72px;
      --transition: 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1);
    }

    /* ============================================================
       RESET & BASE
    ============================================================ */
    *, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
    html { scroll-behavior: smooth; font-size: 16px; }
    body {
      font-family: var(--font-body);
      background: var(--bg);
      color: var(--text);
      overflow-x: hidden;
      -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    }
    img { max-width: 100%; display: block; }
    a { text-decoration: none; color: inherit; }
    ul { list-style: none; }
    button { font-family: inherit; cursor: pointer; border: none; background: none; }

    /* Scrollbar */
    ::-webkit-scrollbar { width: 5px; }
    ::-webkit-scrollbar-track { background: var(--bg); }
    ::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { background: var(--blue); border-radius: 10px; }

    /* Selection */
    ::selection { background: rgba(0,212,255,0.3); color: var(--white); }

    /* ============================================================
       LOADING SCREEN
    ============================================================ */
    #loader {
      position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 9999;
      background: var(--bg);
      display: flex; flex-direction: column;
      align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      gap: 24px;
      transition: opacity 0.6s, visibility 0.6s;
    }
    #loader.hidden { opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; }
    .loader-name {
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 2.5rem);
      font-weight: 800;
      letter-spacing: 0.1em;
      background: var(--grad-main);
      -webkit-background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    }
    .loader-bar {
      width: 220px; height: 2px;
      background: var(--border);
      border-radius: 99px; overflow: hidden;
    }
    .loader-bar-inner {
      height: 100%; width: 0;
      background: var(--grad-blue);
      border-radius: 99px;
      animation: loadBar 1.8s ease forwards;
    }
    @keyframes loadBar { to { width: 100%; } }

    /* ============================================================
       SCROLL PROGRESS
    ============================================================ */
    #scroll-progress {
      position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
      height: 3px; z-index: 9998;
      background: var(--grad-main);
      transform-origin: left;
      transform: scaleX(0);
      transition: transform 0.1s linear;
    }

    /* ============================================================
       CURSOR GLOW
    ============================================================ */
    #cursor-glow {
      position: fixed; pointer-events: none; z-index: 9990;
      width: 400px; height: 400px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0,212,255,0.06) 0%, transparent 70%);
      transform: translate(-50%,-50%);
      transition: left 0.12s, top 0.12s;
    }

    /* ============================================================
       PARTICLES CANVAS
    ============================================================ */
    #particles { position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 0; pointer-events: none; }

    /* ============================================================
       FLOATING GRADIENT SHAPES
    ============================================================ */
    .float-shape {
      position: absolute; border-radius: 50%; filter: blur(80px);
      pointer-events: none; animation: floatOrb 12s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
    }
    .float-shape:nth-child(1) { width:420px;height:420px;background:rgba(26,108,255,0.18);top:-10%;left:-8%;animation-duration:14s; }
    .float-shape:nth-child(2) { width:320px;height:320px;background:rgba(155,92,255,0.14);top:20%;right:-5%;animation-duration:11s;animation-delay:-4s; }
    .float-shape:nth-child(3) { width:260px;height:260px;background:rgba(0,212,255,0.12);bottom:10%;left:20%;animation-duration:9s;animation-delay:-7s; }
    @keyframes floatOrb {
      0%   { transform: translate(0,0) scale(1); }
      50%  { transform: translate(30px,-40px) scale(1.08); }
      100% { transform: translate(-20px,20px) scale(0.95); }
    }

    /* ============================================================
       UTILITIES
    ============================================================ */
    .container { max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 24px; }
    .section { padding: 110px 0; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
    .section-label {
      display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
      font-size: 0.75rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.2em;
      text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--cyan);
      margin-bottom: 16px;
    }
    .section-label::before {
      content: ''; display: block; width: 28px; height: 1px; background: var(--cyan);
    }
    .section-title {
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
      font-weight: 800; color: var(--white);
      line-height: 1.1;
      margin-bottom: 20px;
    }
    .section-sub {
      font-size: 1.05rem; color: var(--muted);
      max-width: 520px; line-height: 1.7;
    }
    .grad-text {
      background: var(--grad-main);
      -webkit-background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    }
    .glass-card {
      background: var(--glass);
      border: 1px solid var(--border);
      border-radius: var(--radius-l);
      backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
      transition: border-color var(--transition), transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
    }
    .glass-card:hover {
      border-color: var(--border-h);
      transform: translateY(-4px);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-glow);
    }
    .btn {
      display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
      padding: 14px 30px; border-radius: 50px;
      font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: 0.04em; cursor: pointer;
      transition: all var(--transition); position: relative; overflow: hidden;
    }
    .btn::after {
      content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12); opacity: 0;
      transition: opacity 0.2s;
    }
    .btn:hover::after { opacity: 1; }
    .btn-primary {
      background: var(--grad-blue); color: var(--white);
      box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(26,108,255,0.4);
    }
    .btn-primary:hover { box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0,212,255,0.5); transform: translateY(-2px); }
    .btn-ghost {
      background: transparent; color: var(--white);
      border: 1px solid var(--border-h);
    }
    .btn-ghost:hover { background: var(--glass-b); transform: translateY(-2px); }

    /* Ripple */
    .ripple {
      position: absolute; border-radius: 50%;
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
      transform: scale(0); animation: rippleAnim 0.6s linear;
      pointer-events: none;
    }
    @keyframes rippleAnim { to { transform: scale(4); opacity: 0; } }

    /* Reveal animations */
    .reveal { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(40px); transition: opacity 0.7s ease, transform 0.7s ease; }
    .reveal.visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
    .reveal-left { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(-50px); transition: opacity 0.7s ease, transform 0.7s ease; }
    .reveal-left.visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }
    .reveal-right { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(50px); transition: opacity 0.7s ease, transform 0.7s ease; }
    .reveal-right.visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }

    /* Stagger delays */
    .delay-1 { transition-delay: 0.1s; }
    .delay-2 { transition-delay: 0.2s; }
    .delay-3 { transition-delay: 0.3s; }
    .delay-4 { transition-delay: 0.4s; }
    .delay-5 { transition-delay: 0.5s; }

    /* ============================================================
       NAVIGATION
    ============================================================ */
    #navbar {
      position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; z-index: 1000;
      height: var(--nav-h);
      transition: background var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
    }
    #navbar.scrolled {
      background: rgba(6,9,16,0.85);
      backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
      box-shadow: 0 1px 0 var(--border);
    }
    .nav-inner {
      height: 100%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
    }
    .nav-logo {
      font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.35rem; font-weight: 800;
      background: var(--grad-main);
      -webkit-background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
      letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    }
    .nav-links {
      display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
    }
    .nav-links a {
      padding: 8px 14px; border-radius: 8px;
      font-size: 0.88rem; font-weight: 500; color: var(--muted);
      transition: color var(--transition), background var(--transition);
      position: relative;
    }
    .nav-links a:hover, .nav-links a.active { color: var(--white); background: var(--glass); }
    .nav-links a.active::after {
      content: ''; position: absolute; bottom: 4px; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%);
      width: 4px; height: 4px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--cyan);
    }
    .nav-hire {
      background: var(--grad-blue) !important;
      color: var(--white) !important;
      padding: 8px 20px !important;
      box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(26,108,255,0.3);
    }
    .nav-hire:hover { transform: translateY(-1px); box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0,212,255,0.4) !important; }
    .hamburger {
      display: none; flex-direction: column; gap: 5px; cursor: pointer; padding: 8px;
    }
    .hamburger span {
      display: block; width: 24px; height: 2px;
      background: var(--text); border-radius: 2px;
      transition: all 0.35s;
    }
    .hamburger.open span:nth-child(1) { transform: rotate(45deg) translate(5px,5px); }
    .hamburger.open span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; transform: scaleX(0); }
    .hamburger.open span:nth-child(3) { transform: rotate(-45deg) translate(5px,-5px); }
    .mobile-menu {
      display: none; position: absolute; top: var(--nav-h); left: 0; right: 0;
      background: rgba(6,9,16,0.96); backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
      border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
      padding: 24px;
      flex-direction: column; gap: 4px;
      animation: slideDown 0.3s ease;
    }
    .mobile-menu.open { display: flex; }
    @keyframes slideDown { from { opacity:0; transform:translateY(-12px); } to { opacity:1; transform:translateY(0); } }
    .mobile-menu a { padding: 12px 16px; color: var(--text); font-weight: 500; border-radius: 8px; transition: all 0.2s; }
    .mobile-menu a:hover { background: var(--glass); color: var(--white); }

    /* ============================================================
       HERO
    ============================================================ */
    #hero {
      min-height: 100vh; display: flex; align-items: center;
      position: relative; overflow: hidden; padding-top: var(--nav-h);
    }
    .hero-bg {
      position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0;
      background: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 60% at 60% 40%, rgba(26,108,255,0.12), transparent),
                  radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 50% at 80% 70%, rgba(155,92,255,0.1), transparent);
    }
    /* Grid pattern */
    .hero-bg::after {
      content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
      background-image: linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,0.025) 1px, transparent 1px),
                        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.025) 1px, transparent 1px);
      background-size: 60px 60px;
      mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 80% at 50% 50%, black, transparent);
    }
    .hero-content {
      position: relative; z-index: 2;
      display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
      align-items: center; gap: 64px;
      padding: 80px 0;
    }
    .hero-eyebrow {
      display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
      font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.22em;
      text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--cyan);
      padding: 6px 16px; border-radius: 50px;
      border: 1px solid rgba(0,212,255,0.25);
      background: rgba(0,212,255,0.06);
      margin-bottom: 24px;
    }
    .hero-eyebrow span { display: block; width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--cyan); animation: pulse 2s infinite; }
    @keyframes pulse { 0%,100%{box-shadow:0 0 0 0 rgba(0,212,255,0.6)} 50%{box-shadow:0 0 0 8px rgba(0,212,255,0)} }
    .hero-name {
      font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: clamp(2.8rem,5.5vw,4.8rem);
      font-weight: 800; line-height: 1.02; color: var(--white);
      margin-bottom: 16px; letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    }
    .hero-name .last { background: var(--grad-main); -webkit-background-clip:text; -webkit-text-fill-color:transparent; }
    .hero-typing {
      font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: clamp(1rem,2.5vw,1.5rem);
      font-weight: 600; color: var(--muted); margin-bottom: 24px; min-height: 2em;
    }
    .hero-typing .cursor {
      display: inline-block; width: 2px; height: 1.1em;
      background: var(--cyan); margin-left: 2px;
      animation: blink 1s step-end infinite; vertical-align: text-bottom;
    }
    @keyframes blink { 0%,100%{opacity:1} 50%{opacity:0} }
    .hero-desc { font-size: 1.05rem; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.8; max-width: 440px; margin-bottom: 36px; }
    .hero-actions { display: flex; gap: 16px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 48px; }
    .hero-stats {
      display: flex; gap: 32px; flex-wrap: wrap;
      padding-top: 36px; border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
    }
    .hero-stat-val {
      font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.8rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--white);
      background: var(--grad-main); -webkit-background-clip:text; -webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;
    }
    .hero-stat-lab { font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--muted); font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: 0.05em; margin-top: 2px; }

    /* Profile image area */
    .hero-image-wrap {
      position: relative; display: flex; justify-content: center; align-items: center;
    }
    .hero-image-ring {
      position: relative; width: 420px; height: 420px;
    }
    .hero-image-ring::before {
      content: ''; position: absolute; inset: -14px; border-radius: 50%;
      background: conic-gradient(from 0deg, var(--cyan), var(--purple), var(--blue), var(--cyan));
      animation: ringRotate 6s linear infinite;
      -webkit-mask: radial-gradient(circle, transparent 46%, black 47%);
              mask: radial-gradient(circle, transparent 46%, black 47%);
    }
    @keyframes ringRotate { to { transform: rotate(360deg); } }
    .hero-image-ring::after {
      content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; border-radius: 50%;
      background: radial-gradient(circle at 30% 30%, rgba(255,255,255,0.05), transparent 60%);
    }
    .hero-photo {
      width: 100%; height: 100%; border-radius: 50%; object-fit: cover;
      border: 4px solid var(--bg);
      /*
        ⬇️ REPLACE THIS with your own profile photo URL or local path
        e.g.: src="./my-photo.jpg"
      */
    }
    /* Placeholder when no photo */
    .hero-photo-placeholder {
      width: 100%; height: 100%; border-radius: 50%;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--bg2) 0%, var(--bg3) 100%);
      border: 4px solid var(--bg);
      display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      gap: 12px; color: var(--muted);
    }
    .hero-photo-placeholder svg { opacity: 0.4; }
    .hero-photo-placeholder span { font-size: 0.8rem; opacity: 0.5; }
    .hero-badge {
      position: absolute; bottom: 28px; right: -20px;
      background: var(--bg2); border: 1px solid var(--border);
      backdrop-filter: blur(16px); border-radius: 16px;
      padding: 14px 20px; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;
      animation: floatBadge 4s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
      box-shadow: var(--shadow);
    }
    .hero-badge2 {
      position: absolute; top: 28px; left: -24px;
      background: var(--bg2); border: 1px solid var(--border);
      backdrop-filter: blur(16px); border-radius: 14px;
      padding: 12px 18px; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
      animation: floatBadge 5s ease-in-out infinite alternate-reverse;
      box-shadow: var(--shadow);
    }
    @keyframes floatBadge { 0%{transform:translateY(0)} 100%{transform:translateY(-12px)} }
    .badge-icon { font-size: 1.5rem; }
    .badge-title { font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--muted); }
    .badge-val { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 0.92rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--white); }

    /* scroll indicator */
    .scroll-hint {
      position: absolute; bottom: 36px; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%);
      display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
      color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.72rem; letter-spacing: 0.15em; text-transform: uppercase;
      animation: bobDown 2s ease-in-out infinite;
    }
    .scroll-hint-line { width: 1px; height: 48px; background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--cyan), transparent); }
    @keyframes bobDown { 0%,100%{transform:translateX(-50%) translateY(0)} 50%{transform:translateX(-50%) translateY(10px)} }

    /* ============================================================
       ABOUT
    ============================================================ */
    #about { background: var(--bg2); }
    .about-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 64px; align-items: center; }
    .about-img-area { position: relative; }
    .about-img-wrap {
      border-radius: var(--radius-l); overflow: hidden;
      aspect-ratio: 4/5; position: relative;
      border: 1px solid var(--border);
    }
    .about-photo { width:100%; height:100%; object-fit: cover; }
    /* Image placeholder */
    .about-photo-ph {
      width:100%; height:100%;
      background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--bg3) 0%, var(--bg) 100%);
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.85rem; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px;
    }
    .about-img-badge {
      position: absolute; bottom: -20px; right: -20px;
      background: var(--grad-blue); color: var(--white); border-radius: var(--radius);
      padding: 20px 24px; text-align: center; box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(26,108,255,0.4);
    }
    .about-img-badge .num {
      font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 2.2rem; font-weight: 800; display: block;
    }
    .about-img-badge .lab { font-size: 0.78rem; opacity: 0.8; }
    .about-bio { font-size: 1.05rem; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.85; margin-bottom: 28px; }
    .about-bio strong { color: var(--white); }
    .about-skills { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; margin-top: 28px; }
    .skill-tag {
      padding: 7px 16px; border-radius: 50px;
      background: var(--glass); border: 1px solid var(--border);
      font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--text); font-weight: 500;
      transition: all 0.25s;
    }
    .skill-tag:hover { border-color: var(--cyan); color: var(--cyan); background: rgba(0,212,255,0.07); }
    .about-counters {
      display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4,1fr);
      gap: 1px; background: var(--border); border: 1px solid var(--border);
      border-radius: var(--radius-l); overflow: hidden; margin-top: 64px;
    }
    .counter-item {
      background: var(--glass);
      padding: 32px 20px; text-align: center;
      backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    }
    .counter-num {
      font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 2.4rem; font-weight: 800;
      background: var(--grad-main); -webkit-background-clip:text; -webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;
      display: block; margin-bottom: 8px;
    }
    .counter-label { font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--muted); font-weight: 500; }

    /* ============================================================
       TRAVEL GALLERY
    ============================================================ */
    #gallery { overflow: hidden; }
    .gallery-filters {
      display: flex; gap: 10px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 40px;
    }
    .filter-btn {
      padding: 9px 22px; border-radius: 50px;
      font-size: 0.82rem; font-weight: 600; font-family: var(--font-display);
      border: 1px solid var(--border); color: var(--muted);
      transition: all 0.25s; cursor: pointer; background: transparent;
    }
    .filter-btn.active, .filter-btn:hover {
      background: var(--grad-blue); border-color: transparent; color: var(--white);
      box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(26,108,255,0.3);
    }
    .gallery-masonry {
      columns: 3; column-gap: 20px;
    }
    .gallery-item {
      break-inside: avoid; margin-bottom: 20px;
      border-radius: var(--radius); overflow: hidden;
      border: 1px solid var(--border); cursor: pointer;
      position: relative;
    }
    .gallery-item.hidden { display: none; }
    .gallery-item img, .gallery-item .gal-ph {
      width: 100%; display: block;
      transition: transform 0.5s ease;
    }
    .gallery-item:hover img, .gallery-item:hover .gal-ph { transform: scale(1.06); }
    .gal-ph {
      /*
        ⬇️ These are placeholders. Replace img src with your travel photos.
        You can use local files or URLs.
      */
      height: 240px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      flex-direction: column; gap: 10px;
      font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--muted);
    }
    .gal-ph:nth-child(1) { background: linear-gradient(135deg,#0c1d3a,#0a2545); }
    .gal-ph svg { opacity: 0.3; }
    .gallery-overlay {
      position: absolute; inset: 0;
      background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(6,9,16,0.85), transparent 50%);
      opacity: 0; transition: opacity 0.35s;
      display: flex; align-items: flex-end; padding: 20px;
    }
    .gallery-item:hover .gallery-overlay { opacity: 1; }
    .gallery-overlay-title { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 0.95rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--white); }
    .gallery-overlay-tag { font-size: 0.75rem; color: var(--cyan); }

    /* Lightbox */
    #lightbox {
      position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 9000;
      background: rgba(0,0,0,0.95); backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
      display: none; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    }
    #lightbox.open { display: flex; }
    .lightbox-img { max-width: 90vw; max-height: 88vh; border-radius: var(--radius); box-shadow: var(--shadow); object-fit: contain; }
    .lightbox-close {
      position: absolute; top: 24px; right: 24px;
      width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 50%;
      background: var(--glass-b); border: 1px solid var(--border);
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      color: var(--white); cursor: pointer; font-size: 1.2rem;
      transition: all 0.2s;
    }
    .lightbox-close:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15); }
    .lightbox-nav {
      position: absolute; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%);
      width: 48px; height: 48px; border-radius: 50%;
      background: var(--glass-b); border: 1px solid var(--border);
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      color: var(--white); cursor: pointer; font-size: 1.2rem;
      transition: all 0.2s;
    }
    .lightbox-nav:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15); }
    #lb-prev { left: 24px; }
    #lb-next { right: 24px; }

    /* ============================================================
       SKILLS
    ============================================================ */
    #skills { background: var(--bg2); }
    .skills-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); gap: 32px; }
    .skill-category-card { padding: 36px; }
    .skill-cat-title {
      font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 28px;
      display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
    }
    .skill-cat-icon { font-size: 1.5rem; }
    .skill-item { margin-bottom: 20px; }
    .skill-row { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; margin-bottom: 8px; }
    .skill-name { font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--text); font-weight: 500; }
    .skill-pct { font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--cyan); font-weight: 700; }
    .skill-bar-track {
      height: 6px; background: var(--border); border-radius: 99px; overflow: hidden;
    }
    .skill-bar-fill {
      height: 100%; border-radius: 99px;
      background: var(--grad-blue); width: 0;
      transition: width 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1);
    }
    /* Circular skills */
    .circles-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4,1fr); gap: 24px; margin-top: 64px; text-align: center; }
    .circle-wrap { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 12px; }
    .circle-svg { transform: rotate(-90deg); }
    .circle-bg { fill: none; stroke: var(--border); stroke-width: 6; }
    .circle-fg { fill: none; stroke-width: 6; stroke-linecap: round; stroke-dasharray: 251; stroke-dashoffset: 251; transition: stroke-dashoffset 1.4s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1); }
    .circle-text { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.3rem; font-weight: 800; fill: var(--white); }
    .circle-label { font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--muted); font-weight: 500; }

    /* ============================================================
       TIMELINE
    ============================================================ */
    .timeline { position: relative; max-width: 760px; margin: 0 auto; }
    .timeline::before {
      content: ''; position: absolute; left: 28px; top: 0; bottom: 0;
      width: 2px; background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--blue), var(--purple), var(--cyan));
    }
    .tl-item {
      display: flex; gap: 40px; margin-bottom: 52px; position: relative;
    }
    .tl-node {
      flex-shrink: 0; width: 58px; height: 58px; border-radius: 50%;
      background: var(--bg2); border: 2px solid var(--blue);
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      font-size: 1.4rem; position: relative; z-index: 1;
      transition: border-color var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
    }
    .tl-item:hover .tl-node { border-color: var(--cyan); box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(0,212,255,0.3); }
    .tl-body { padding-top: 6px; }
    .tl-year {
      font-size: 0.75rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.15em;
      text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--cyan); margin-bottom: 8px;
    }
    .tl-title { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 6px; }
    .tl-org { font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--blue); font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 10px; }
    .tl-desc { font-size: 0.92rem; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.7; }

    /* ============================================================
       PROJECTS
    ============================================================ */
    .projects-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: 28px; }
    .project-card { padding: 0; overflow: hidden; }
    .project-img {
      aspect-ratio: 16/9; overflow: hidden;
      background: var(--bg3);
    }
    .project-img img { width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; transition: transform 0.5s ease; }
    .project-card:hover .project-img img { transform: scale(1.06); }
    .project-img-ph {
      width:100%; height:100%;
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.8rem;
    }
    .project-body { padding: 28px; }
    .project-tags { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; margin-bottom: 16px; }
    .project-tag {
      padding: 3px 12px; border-radius: 50px;
      font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.05em;
      background: rgba(26,108,255,0.12); border: 1px solid rgba(26,108,255,0.25);
      color: var(--blue);
    }
    .project-title { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 10px; }
    .project-desc { font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 22px; }
    .project-links { display: flex; gap: 12px; }
    .project-link {
      display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px;
      font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--cyan);
      padding: 6px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,212,255,0.2);
      transition: border-color 0.2s, color 0.2s;
    }
    .project-link:hover { border-color: var(--cyan); color: var(--white); }

    /* ============================================================
       TRAVEL STORIES / BLOG
    ============================================================ */
    #stories { background: var(--bg2); }
    .stories-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: 28px; }
    .story-card { overflow: hidden; }
    .story-img {
      aspect-ratio: 3/2; overflow: hidden;
      border-radius: var(--radius) var(--radius) 0 0;
      background: var(--bg3);
    }
    .story-img img { width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; transition: transform 0.5s ease; }
    .story-card:hover .story-img img { transform: scale(1.06); }
    .story-img-ph {
      width:100%; height:100%;
      display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
      flex-direction:column; gap:8px; color:var(--muted); font-size:0.8rem;
    }
    .story-body { padding: 28px; border: 1px solid var(--border); border-top: none; border-radius: 0 0 var(--radius-l) var(--radius-l); background: var(--glass); }
    .story-meta { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; margin-bottom: 14px; }
    .story-cat {
      font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase;
      padding: 3px 12px; border-radius: 50px;
      background: var(--grad-purple); color: var(--white);
    }
    .story-date { font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--muted); }
    .story-title { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 10px; line-height: 1.35; }
    .story-exc { font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 20px; }
    .story-read {
      display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px;
      font-size: 0.82rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--cyan);
      font-family: var(--font-display); transition: gap 0.25s;
    }
    .story-read:hover { gap: 12px; }

    /* ============================================================
       TESTIMONIALS
    ============================================================ */
    .testimonials-slider { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
    .testimonials-track {
      display: flex; transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1);
    }
    .testimonial-card {
      flex-shrink: 0; width: 100%;
      padding: 48px; text-align: center;
    }
    .testi-quote {
      font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: clamp(1.05rem,2vw,1.3rem);
      font-style: italic; color: var(--text);
      line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 32px; max-width: 640px; margin-inline: auto;
      position: relative;
    }
    .testi-quote::before {
      content: '\201C'; position: absolute; top: -36px; left: -16px;
      font-size: 5rem; color: var(--blue); opacity: 0.25;
      font-family: var(--font-serif); line-height: 1;
    }
    .testi-avatar {
      width: 64px; height: 64px; border-radius: 50%; object-fit: cover;
      border: 2px solid var(--border); margin: 0 auto 14px;
    }
    .testi-avatar-ph {
      width: 64px; height: 64px; border-radius: 50%;
      background: var(--grad-purple); margin: 0 auto 14px;
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.3rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--white);
    }
    .testi-name { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--white); }
    .testi-role { font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--muted); margin-top: 4px; }
    .testi-stars { color: #f59e0b; font-size: 0.9rem; margin-bottom: 24px; }
    .testi-controls { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 12px; margin-top: 32px; }
    .testi-dot {
      width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%;
      background: var(--border); cursor: pointer;
      transition: all 0.3s; border: none;
    }
    .testi-dot.active { background: var(--cyan); width: 24px; border-radius: 99px; }
    .testi-btn {
      width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: 50%;
      background: var(--glass); border: 1px solid var(--border);
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      color: var(--text); cursor: pointer; transition: all 0.2s;
    }
    .testi-btn:hover { background: var(--glass-b); color: var(--white); }

    /* ============================================================
       CONTACT
    ============================================================ */
    #contact { background: var(--bg2); }
    .contact-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.4fr; gap: 64px; align-items: start; }
    .contact-info-title { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.5rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 12px; }
    .contact-info-desc { color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 36px; }
    .contact-detail { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; margin-bottom: 20px; }
    .contact-icon {
      width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 12px;
      background: rgba(26,108,255,0.12); border: 1px solid rgba(26,108,255,0.2);
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      font-size: 1.1rem; flex-shrink: 0;
    }
    .contact-detail-label { font-size: 0.75rem; color: var(--muted); }
    .contact-detail-val { font-size: 0.95rem; color: var(--white); font-weight: 600; }
    .social-links { display: flex; gap: 12px; margin-top: 36px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
    .social-link {
      width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 12px;
      background: var(--glass); border: 1px solid var(--border);
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      font-size: 1rem; transition: all 0.25s; color: var(--muted);
    }
    .social-link:hover { background: var(--grad-blue); border-color: transparent; color: var(--white); transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(26,108,255,0.3); }
    /* Form */
    .contact-form { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 20px; }
    .form-group { position: relative; }
    .form-label { display: block; font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.06em; color: var(--muted); margin-bottom: 8px; }
    .form-input, .form-textarea {
      width: 100%; background: var(--glass);
      border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius);
      color: var(--white); font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 0.95rem;
      padding: 14px 18px; outline: none;
      transition: border-color var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
      resize: vertical;
    }
    .form-input:focus, .form-textarea:focus {
      border-color: var(--cyan); box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(0,212,255,0.12);
    }
    .form-input::placeholder, .form-textarea::placeholder { color: var(--muted); opacity: 0.6; }
    .form-error { font-size: 0.78rem; color: #ff6b6b; margin-top: 6px; display: none; }
    .form-group.error .form-error { display: block; }
    .form-group.error .form-input, .form-group.error .form-textarea { border-color: #ff6b6b; }
    .form-group.success .form-input, .form-group.success .form-textarea { border-color: var(--teal); }
    .form-submit { display: flex; gap: 16px; align-items: center; flex-wrap: wrap; }
    .form-msg { font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--teal); display: none; }
    .form-msg.show { display: block; }

    /* ============================================================
       FOOTER
    ============================================================ */
    #footer { padding: 64px 0 32px; border-top: 1px solid var(--border); }
    .footer-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap: 48px; margin-bottom: 48px; }
    .footer-brand-desc { font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.7; margin-top: 16px; max-width: 260px; }
    .footer-col-title { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 20px; letter-spacing: 0.06em; }
    .footer-links li { margin-bottom: 10px; }
    .footer-links a { font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--muted); transition: color 0.2s; }
    .footer-links a:hover { color: var(--cyan); }
    .footer-bottom { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; padding-top: 28px; border-top: 1px solid var(--border); flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 16px; }
    .footer-copy { font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--muted); }
    .footer-copy span { color: var(--cyan); }
    .back-top {
      width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: 50%;
      background: var(--glass); border: 1px solid var(--border);
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      color: var(--text); cursor: pointer; transition: all 0.25s;
      font-size: 1rem;
    }
    .back-top:hover { background: var(--grad-blue); border-color: transparent; color: var(--white); transform: translateY(-3px); }

    /* ============================================================
       RESPONSIVE
    ============================================================ */
    @media (max-width: 1024px) {
      .hero-content { grid-template-columns: 1fr; text-align: center; gap: 48px; }
      .hero-image-wrap { order: -1; }
      .hero-image-ring { width: 320px; height: 320px; }
      .hero-badge { bottom: 10px; right: 0px; }
      .hero-badge2 { display: none; }
      .hero-desc, .hero-actions { margin-inline: auto; }
      .hero-actions { justify-content: center; }
      .hero-stats { justify-content: center; }
      .about-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
      .about-counters { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
      .gallery-masonry { columns: 2; }
      .skills-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
      .circles-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
      .projects-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
      .stories-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
      .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 32px; }
      .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    }
    @media (max-width: 768px) {
      .nav-links { display: none; }
      .hamburger { display: flex; }
      .hero-image-ring { width: 260px; height: 260px; }
      .gallery-masonry { columns: 2; }
      .projects-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
      .stories-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
      .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
      .about-counters { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
      .circles-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
      .section { padding: 80px 0; }
    }
    @media (max-width: 480px) {
      .gallery-masonry { columns: 1; }
      .about-counters { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
      .circles-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
      .hero-name { letter-spacing: -0.03em; }
    }