So, I'm sitting here wearing the latest gear I scored today in preparation for Nepal. It's not much, just a jacket and gloves. Snow ones that is. But no, it won't be snowing where I am in the valley, just damn cold. A bit like Tasmania I think. I'm so excited I'm typing this one handed so I can experience the luxuriousness of this glove. Did I mention the gloves and jacket match? AWESOME!
If only you could see me now. Even I'll admit I look like an idiot.
I had an epiphany today. Maybe that's exaggerating it a bit. Anyway, I had a 'recollection' (for better use of the word) that my 2011 New Years resolution was to buy a kyak and go for the biggest paddle down the Nepean River. Nothin' fancy, but something I've wanted to do for a long time. However, four months into 2011, Nepal happened. Unfortunately (or fortunately?) not the country, but the idea of the trip. This means my little university student and nursing finances became as tight as size 6 hot pants on a rugby player. Not much room for freedom. To put it into perspective, the price of an average quality kyak could pay for a one way airfare to Kathmandu, my spending money for the 7 weeks, or about 4 of the best paragliding trips in the country.
Now I'm not the kind of person to change my mind about something I want to do (admittedly that's a good AND bad thing). I'm not one for excuses, to quit or run the other way. On this occassion I have made some self adjustments. Where I am staying is at the base of a wad of mountains, in a valley, covered with beautiful lakes. Real postcard style scenery. What goes on lakes? Kyaks, canoes and paddle boats baby!!! Best part is that it's the dry season and the sky is clear, so perfect boating weather.
Consider the problem resolved. Now, yes, it will be 2012 when I fulfill my 2011 resolution, but I'm sure the sky won't fall in just because of me, so I can rest easy! I might very well fulfill 10 years worth of resolutions while I'm there. Who knows. I'll keep you posted.
Now it's time for me to take this glove off. Typing one handed is a tough gig.
Over and out
xx
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