Nepal in Pictures

When some friends told me about their upcoming months-long trip to Nepal, I was instantly transported back to its colourful streets, thick with incense. The moment I got home, I dove into my photo archive to relive my Nepalese journey. I could almost feel the crisp mountain air filling my lungs again and hear a distant ohm. I thought of all the stories I’d heard while I was there—captivating myths, tales of supernatural beings, Buddhist sages, and Hindu gods.

Originally, Nepal wasn’t my destination of choice. If I’d had it my way, I would’ve been dancing samba and sipping caipirinhas in Rio. But I was expected on the other side of the world, so I put that dream on hold. Truth be told, I wasn’t particularly excited to explore Nepal. It felt like the exact opposite of what I was craving: passion, beaches, and loud, uplifting music. Peace and serenity? sounded boring. I wanted heat and movement.

Looking back now, I honestly wonder who the hell I was… Who thinks that?!

Nepal turned out to be a destination that surprised me in so many ways. I never once regretted going. It slowly and gently drew me in. Flipping through the pictures now, I catch myself daydreaming about going back. Not to tick off any sights—I’ve seen most of the big ones already—but just to… be.

And if I’m lucky, maybe I’ll catch another whiff of that fresh, sacred mountain air.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Is Nepal on your wish list or are you indifferent? If you’ve been, what did you think?

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