I hate to be cold! So, naturally I scoffed when my brother asked me to join him on a trek to Nepal during the cold season. Then came the night I couldn't sleep. I did what any good insomniac would do; I flipped on the tv from www.Direct.TV. The first program that came on was about a man who spent two weeks hiking in the mountainous terrain of Mount Everest. It was breathtaking, and seemed sort of a spiritual sign. I took this as an affirmation and decided I had to join my brother on his journey!
He was overjoyed and it took a full six weeks of researching what we should bring, and the connections that had to be made once we got there. We had to research guides, routes, and safety measures. There were times that I thought of giving up. One of those times was on the long flight. I was so happy that the airline provided an individual TV monitor to watch movies on demand.
What I found when I got there were warm, friendly people, with plenty of wide smiles and head nods (even though I'm pretty sure they didn't understand a word I said.) The views and scenery were so far beyond what I saw on TV that night. It was in a word, spectacular!
The tenacity we had in planning paid off. Hiking any part of Mount Everest is nothing to take lightly. It was indeed a spiritual journey and one I will cherish forever because my brother passed away less than a year after this remarkable journey we made together. I'll never be sorry that I went!
So sad to hear about your loss. But you're right, you will never forget. It has to be one of the top things on your list. Glad you had the opportunity.
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ReplyDeleteA touching post, Darius. So glad you and your brother were able to go on that amazing journey to Nepal. :)
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ReplyDeleteHow tragic to lose your brother but, indeed, you had this special journey with him and I'm sure the memories of that special time, in that special place, are some of the most cherished of your life.
ReplyDeleteI second, Ruthi! Teehee... hapine$$ to us all! Mwa! Miss you!
ReplyDeletea tragic one but something not to drag upon...treasure the experience
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