Everest-Personal Narrative

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At last… I have reached the top of the world’s highest peak – Mount Everest. Is this what I wanted to discover? Or am I in a series of collective dreams? I reach over my trekking gear sighting the elegance of the Himalayas from a birds-eye view of the untouched natural environment. Mount Everest! Tears of amazement run down my cold rosy cheeks. Crisp, pristine, white glaciers covering the impeccable landscape, creating a stunning and serene outlook. I look out over the vast clouds discovering the intricate beauty of nature I cannot see from down below. A fresh winter breeze passes over my shoulder inciting shivers of exhilaration down my spine.

My family and I reside in the deep valleys of Kashmir, nearing the Himalayan ranges, …show more content…

The major step taken to come this far wouldn’t have been possible without the constant encouragement and empowerment from my dear Ammi. After months of daily drama episodes at home, Abu finally agreed for me to explore the wider depths of the Himalayan ranges. Before I departed on this long expedition, Abu had warned me about an arranged marriage with a suitor from Kashmir. Oblivious to this fact, I realised I was getting married away to a complete stranger. Ammi had advised me about the outcome of the journey, as she knew it would result into matrimony and it was the end to all my fantasies and objectives of life. Regardless of all these negative drawbacks, I began my life-changing journey to Everest. This was my only opportunity. I had to prove myself to Abu, I was a fighter and he knew …show more content…

The elevation of cool and swift mountain draws me towards itself – I holistically experience freedom. I have never felt so free before; I am absolutely elated by the overwhelming emotions of freedom and discovery. Nothing but the words “I am free” slowly stutters out of my frozen lips. I have discovered myself and I realise that is what I was born for. I was made to travel and experience the different climates and ambiences of the world. Several thoughts rapidly run through my mind… I wonder whether after this journey if I ever will feel as liberated and free spirited. I can feel my fingertips tingling and my body quivering with the callous winter draught stifling the world around me with its icy breath, but this wont stop me from becoming who I am meant to be. I was born for numerous life challenging situations. The skies above were an unholy mixture of shale-grey clouds and pasty streaks. I could hear my boots crunch as I stepped through the powdery

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