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Paragliding Over Pokhara

written by Brenna Holeman April 1, 2011
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Pokhara, Nepal

And just when I think I can’t do anything more fun, that I can’t accomplish any more of my life goals, that I can’t feel any happier – Nepal strikes again. Spending an hour peacefully flying (save the acrobatics we did at the end) over the Himalayas, wind in my hair, smile on my face, will definitely go down as one of the highlights of this trip…of this life. I didn’t expect to love paragliding that much, but what is life worth living for if not to be surprised?

Today I woke up early to watch the sunrise over the mountains, then spent the afternoon in a small Tibetan settlement north of here shopping for silver trinkets and chatting with monks. Tomorrow I’m off for a short trekking adventure, but I feel that there isn’t enough time to do it all, isn’t enough time to see everything I want to see in this fascinating and beautiful country. Ah Nepal, I suppose I’ll just have to come back…

p.s. Regarding the postcards in the post below, would Dr. Genius, Lexi, Sophie, and Naomi please send your addresses to thisbatteredsuitcase @ gmail.com. Ali and Lorra Fae, I already have yours. Lisa and Melissa, expect a postcard from Nepal as I had already left India by the time you sent your emails!

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12 comments

meme April 1, 2011 - 11:08 pm

thanks again! but oh my, i think i have to add paragliding in nepal to my to do list. the views look gorgeous.

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Garby April 2, 2011 - 3:10 pm

I don’t think I could ever do that! Beautiful views but I’m pretty sure I’d be crying in fear.

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kay*(from india.with love) April 2, 2011 - 6:47 pm

omg amazing!!! i don’t think i’d ever have the guts to do this but man do i wish i did!

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DoctorGenius April 2, 2011 - 7:33 pm

SuuuuuuPerb Pics!! I knew tat place’d b beautiful..Bt Sooooo Much..had no clue.
Amazing..!! N m sure tat wud’ve been a Grr8888 experience of Paragliding..n a Super-Beautiful too, for tat matters.
hey..Thanx fr the postcard.I ll jz mail in rite away 🙂 🙂
Oh..n sorry fr writin this one..can’t control my happiness n excitement..bt Hey..INDIA jz won the Cricket World Cup 2011..WooooHooooooooo 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂
Its DIWALI here..Yipppppyyyyyy 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂

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Amie April 3, 2011 - 5:19 am

Beautiful!!

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This Battered Suitcase April 3, 2011 - 12:44 pm

Thanks, everyone! I didn’t find it scary at all – just very peaceful. The views are actually much better from October to February when the snow-capped Himalayas are in full view…it’s starting to get very cloudy here!

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Shannon O'Donnell April 4, 2011 - 10:46 am

Wow! Gorgeous shots here – it hadn’t occurred to me to do this when I was there, but man, I wish it had. Looks like a spectacular experience and lasting memory 🙂

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This Battered Suitcase April 4, 2011 - 12:37 pm

Thanks Shannon! I guess it’s just an excuse to back, eh? 😉

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Christine April 4, 2011 - 7:32 pm

You are so brave! What an amazing way to see Nepal!

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This Battered Suitcase April 6, 2011 - 2:01 pm

Thanks Christine! Although I can hardly call myself brave…all I did was run to take off, sit while in the sky, and then land on my feet on the ground. It’s as easy as that!

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Sujan May 30, 2012 - 7:33 am

Beautiful pictures 🙂

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What to Wear in Nepal - This Battered Suitcase November 4, 2015 - 12:28 am

[…] Long skirts are also very useful in Nepal, and I would sometimes layer leggings under them for extra coverage and/or warmth (I did that with a pair of loose trousers when paragliding). […]

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