Adventure as a part of Life

Many believe a word 'Adventure' as doing some risky activities out in the wild. And in general outlook of our society, women are taken unfit for such outdoor activities. :( And when women do it, it became so outstanding and noticeable. I as a woman would like to define 'adventure' as living in the edge like once my very adventurous friend said once. He has profound experience in Kayaking and whose kayaking expedition 'Source to Sea' from Trisuli to the Bay of Bengal became one great milestone in the history of Kayaking in the world. Though very few such expedition ever attempted by any women but still there are women who are out there in the wild proving their endurance equal to men and daring to change outlook of our society. Recent successful expedition of women's team from different ethnic groups (FIWSE: First Inclusive Women Sagarmatha Expedition) to summit Everest. They did it. Bravo! ;)

Needless to tell I too have great inclination towards adventure and my avid hobby is to swim, keep myself physically fit and to experience thrill. Doing so I foster my endurance to live life to the fullest and be more proving person as a woman. I use to fear of height but I have overcome it proving myself how wrong I use to think.

My academic background is related to development and it doesn’t' permit me get enjoy adventure in a full swing. And you know my will within my heart fuel me get into it once in a while. I must say, where there is a will there is a way. So, there is ample opportunity for women to be more adventurous. I think we must help today's Youth to understand 'adventure' not just as activities for tourist or foreigner who visit Nepal.

I am happy that recent Learning Program at Royal Beach Camp, Dhading near Krishna Bhir, became truly a learning program for more than 150 youths, who tasted the slice of adventure and get motivated not just to achieve success in their academic arena but also to greater goal of LIFE. There is so much to learn from Nature and Royal Beach Camp is simply the best learning center for many. The outdoor training sessions on the Trishuli Beach and under the blanket of million stars in the beach at night simply do magic. And it is such magic what compelled me to cross roaring mighty Trishuli river by swimming. And joyride on rafting getting splashes of chilled river water over the face poking one's thrill and enthusiasm is simply my word can explain. Jumping into angry Trishuli is something one will never forget. Getting topsy-turvy while learning Kayaking is another thrills. For a while it makes you panic like hell and I thought that's my last day on Earth but thank Gosh! There were water guide and safety experts to flip me up with a widest smile on their faces. ;)

Rock climbing could be another outdoor activity women can do as a test of their endurance. I know at first few attempts your muscle cramp and pain scare you. But hang on and keep pushing your limits. After sometime you will simply fall in love with Rock Climbing. Well so far I have done it there in Nagarjuna Hill at the base of Rani ban Balaju and it is simply the beginning. Many rocks are yet to be climbed in life ahead.

Well there are many 'adventure' in every aspect of life for every walk of life. Adventure not necessarily means doing activities out there in the wild or nature, but in any journey we take in life to get our goal. So it is essential to be 'ADVENTUROUS' and enjoy it with excitement and courage rather than escaping from it. Let's take 'ADVENTURE' as a vital part of our life.
All the best!

Nodan's General Meeting @ Sundhara B'cafe