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Expectations | Everest from a small plane |
Perhaps some people have "bucket list" of some sort or things they would like to accomplish or see before they die. I guess with the advent of modern tourism it becomes increasingly difficult to have a genuine "Travel experience" or things which are so enviously unusual that few had experienced the same. After having having been to so many places and having experienced things others could have only dreamed of i have realised that it is all about expectations. I am currently working for UNESCO in Kathmandu and had the opportunity to visit the Everest Himalaya by small plane. I remember looking out the window, seeing the sheer beauty of the mountains and everest itself as tears started rolling down my face...perhaps for me it was a bucket list experience. Then, as i looked to my side, i saw my colleagues sleeping or reading a book, completely oblivious to what i was seeing outside.... once again expectations |
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willy_wonka Wed May 13, 2009 07:38 UTC the last time i wrote on your page aloisi had scored a goal for australia and we were through! hahaha. wow! anyway mate, loved your musings about everest. good stuff. | Nicckie Thu Apr 23, 2009 15:40 UTC happy belated birthday - i know some cool people born on that day and I'm sure you share that trait :-) | elgar22 Sat Apr 18, 2009 23:09 UTC Happy birthday, what a great photo, you lucky dude! Can't believe people sleeping/reading. I can't imagine I will get the chance to do what you did but if I were fortunate enough to see that sight 100 times I would still go wow! | moiraistyx Sat Apr 18, 2009 22:11 UTC hope you have a great birthday |
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