Couldn't resist but perhaps I should have.
Finished up successfully, enjoyed most of the experience and pleased to be grounded thereafter.
Jen finds her own high ground and it suits her.
A week later, a different hike, we are mesmerized by the lake below because of the reflections/color.
Back into the jungle. "Here I am, Jen." I find myself in trouble at times should I not follow Jen's protocol of staying close.
Waiting at the top of incline 'number 43 or is it 44?' for the 'Lady in Red', Chris. The decent view kept me awake while I waited for Jenni. 'Not nice, Jeffrey, most unsporting and not a gentleman either.'
Through the trees and bushes, the view is incredibly uplifting. Notice the different water coloring and lack of reflections (see below).
Same lake, a different day, different weather pattern, hence...plus ferris wheel in view but out of commission.
(An aspect of a healthy, peaceful and fulfilling life continues...) Find a place that allows you to initiate a vigorous but enjoyable exercise routine on a regular basis. Secondly, ensure that while undergoing the effort, there are numerous occasions to allow your eyes to feast on the surroundings, and hence, uplift the soul. Ideally, the place will be somewhere in the wilderness but very close to home as well as allow you to extend the routine to absorb both more exercise and visual beauty.
Finished up successfully, enjoyed most of the experience and pleased to be grounded thereafter.
Jen finds her own high ground and it suits her.
A week later, a different hike, we are mesmerized by the lake below because of the reflections/color.
Back into the jungle. "Here I am, Jen." I find myself in trouble at times should I not follow Jen's protocol of staying close.
Waiting at the top of incline 'number 43 or is it 44?' for the 'Lady in Red', Chris. The decent view kept me awake while I waited for Jenni. 'Not nice, Jeffrey, most unsporting and not a gentleman either.'
Through the trees and bushes, the view is incredibly uplifting. Notice the different water coloring and lack of reflections (see below).
Same lake, a different day, different weather pattern, hence...plus ferris wheel in view but out of commission.
(An aspect of a healthy, peaceful and fulfilling life continues...) Find a place that allows you to initiate a vigorous but enjoyable exercise routine on a regular basis. Secondly, ensure that while undergoing the effort, there are numerous occasions to allow your eyes to feast on the surroundings, and hence, uplift the soul. Ideally, the place will be somewhere in the wilderness but very close to home as well as allow you to extend the routine to absorb both more exercise and visual beauty.
Finally, should you be most fortunate, the path will be quiet most times, the weather will vary but each pattern will provide a new slant, a different perspective. Many such places exist and dare we say, we are experiencing at least one such location, probably more, currently. Fortunately, we have discovered many such places, usually in each destination we reach.
In Pokhara, Nepal, it's the inside trail through a jungle from the city to Methlang. We leave our apartment, walk up the road for 600 yards or so, enter the jungle area, climb for a while along narrow and overgrown paths/trails and then are exposed to views of mountains, a lake, city vistas and much more.
It truly is a path to good living, in reaching somewhere deep inside one and gaining a different perspective of the world while acquiring confirmation of that which is wonderful about life. We realize we've reiterated this ad nauseum: As beautiful as nature can be, it is further enhanced, almost ad infinitum, when one has to endure a struggle to reach it...and sweat to immerse oneself in those locations.
Another view framed.
On the distant mountain, Shanti Stupa left and Shiva Temple higher and to the right on peak (2 blogs back visit). A smaller icon sits at the Rock Garden Hotel and park.
From the high point of the Village of Methlang, we spot a golden idol.
The concentration of structures on the side of Phewa Lake. No matter how often we view it, it makes favorable impressions.
From Methlang, we attain a perspective of part of Pokhara, with the International Airport in the distance (left). (Don't believe it connects to international flights.)
Love the smooth lake surface complemented with the jagged edges.
We end the hike at a different place from whence we commenced...now walking through a village just above the town but with steps which help in slippery and muddy conditions.
Cheers,
On the distant mountain, Shanti Stupa left and Shiva Temple higher and to the right on peak (2 blogs back visit). A smaller icon sits at the Rock Garden Hotel and park.
From the high point of the Village of Methlang, we spot a golden idol.
The concentration of structures on the side of Phewa Lake. No matter how often we view it, it makes favorable impressions.
From Methlang, we attain a perspective of part of Pokhara, with the International Airport in the distance (left). (Don't believe it connects to international flights.)
Love the smooth lake surface complemented with the jagged edges.
We end the hike at a different place from whence we commenced...now walking through a village just above the town but with steps which help in slippery and muddy conditions.
Cheers,
Jenni and Jeffrey
Should you be considering giving up meat, the sight and stench of these poor creatures might tip your scales.
While we're vegetarians, we are relaxed about people's tastes in food (none of our business), a strong laissez-faire attitude. Nevertheless, I would have difficulty explaining to the newborn (and mom) of a need to feast upon her.
A periodic reminder of where we are...frolicking clouds and BIG mountains.
While we're vegetarians, we are relaxed about people's tastes in food (none of our business), a strong laissez-faire attitude. Nevertheless, I would have difficulty explaining to the newborn (and mom) of a need to feast upon her.
A periodic reminder of where we are...frolicking clouds and BIG mountains.
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A special post, indeed. Thanks for sharing.
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