Sunrise From Poon Hill: A Blissful Experience

in photography •  7 years ago  (edited)

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Every day it rises. It is as inevitable as the impending death that surrounds everything. Perhaps, it is even better because we do not associate fear with it but rather glory and beauty. And so, we wait. We wait patiently. As patiently as a predator waits for its prey for what else is the sunrise to these thirsty eyes? But will it be as quenching as expected. Or will it leave us all in a pool of disappointment leaving our heart sunk to our stomach and drowning in our fear for nothingness. We do not know. We will find out when it comes out. And what we will witness will be the truth. It will be existence. But no matter how one may be eager for witnessing existence, nothing is sweeter than the hope for a better existence.

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I cannot believe it’s finally here. The light. The light for which I walked an entire day relentlessly and climbed the most I have ever climbed. I see it. I see it slowly unveil itself like a shy bride on the day of her marriage. Teasing ever so gently, it dances in front of my eyes and tickles my consciousness. Everything I have done to get here is now worth it. I want time to freeze at this very moment like the snow around me so that I can capture this time and place in eternity. And I do not fear being frozen when I wish for it for I know the sun will melt away all the cold that surrounds us and bring the warmth to the physical as it has to the emotional part of us.

Trekking details:

Day 1: Kathmandu to Pokhara by bus.

Day 2: Pokhara to Nayapul by bus; Nayapul to Sudhame by Jeep; 7 hour walk to Ghorepani

Day 3: Ghorepani to Poon Hill and back in 2 hours; Ghorepani to Ghandruk 5 hours walking

Day 4: Ghandruk to Pokhara by bus(Day); Pokhara to Kathmandu by Bus(Night)

Some photos from the trekking:

i. Jeep stucked in road in between Nayapool and Sudhame. It took about an hour to clear path. In life, there are many obstacles to stop you or to delay you.

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ii. Mountain as seen from Ulleri. In life, there is always a hope even though it may be difficult to pursue.

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iii. Road simple to walk. In life, there are time when it just passes by and you get success.

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iv. road difficult to walk. In life, there are hard times.

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v. Wooden bridge in Gurung village. In life, there are narrow escapes.

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vi. In life, there are time when you just let go and time heals everything.

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Finally, that's me.

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Great pictures!

Thank you so much.

Heaven is a myth, Nepal is real.

Indeed my friend. :D

Sounds beautiful! Thank you for sharing!!

Welcome and Glad, you like it.

Beautiful hike! I really like your introduction with the sunset and the symbolism of darkness/light, life/death. Thank you for stopping by my post and sharing yours!

Thank you again.
It beauty of life to share each other's moments here in steemit.
Followed.

Your writing are just awesome,your each lines are so taken,so mesmerizing, I got deep into the words! Perhaps, It was your amazing journey. Hope you Enjoying your day with all the fun and memories.

thank you so much for the compliment.
Followed. !!

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