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Enjoying the moment and capturing the moment - Champadevi Hiking

Today’s visit to Champadevi was enjoyable escape from the city. It was different, mainly because of little kids joining us. They have their own pace and strength. As parents, we wanted them to experience the nature but without leg pain the next day. They enjoyed the walk.



Amid the beautiful trail, I was engrossed in capturing every possible moments into my camera, almost forgetting to enjoy the moment. At the mid point, I was sure that the little kids reached their physical limit, so the little ones walked back to a resort for lunch, and we continued with the big kids.

I ran up to the temple - it was a mini trail marathon. Pushing myself a bit to out of breathe situation was a proud moment. It kept me motivated. On the top, fog stopped the view of Kathmandu and Himalayas. Rhododendron were ruthlessly taken out by Kathmandu hikers. The crowd on the route, I was not expecting, seems like the half of Kathmandu population was on the route. I interpreted it as the growing healthy culture of escaping Kathmandu during weekend. It is one of the nearest routes, perfect for the family hike.

The priest at the Champadevi temple was busy worshiping. The gods and goddesses living on the hill tops must have a reason. Whatever the real story is, we have a reason to go there. 


I captured the moments and also enjoyed the moment. It was chill on top of that hill. Cloudy day was on our side, otherwise, uphill would have been more challenging. The trip was another memorable walk/run/hike and family trip.

The photos are shared among family on WhatsApp, as I have not Instagram. Otherwise, I would have trumpet the trip. I think, Instagram is a rabbit hole. Users dive to the endless scrolling and enjoying the virtual world. Its seems enjoyable - otherwise there is no reason to be addicted. I was on Instagram briefly and I regretted almost every time - for wasting time on screen. This does not mean that everyone has to have the same opinion. I feel, enjoying the moment physically outweigh the virtual world.


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  1. Vikash GoyalJune 8, 2024 at 9:47 PM

    You're absolutely right, Instagram can definitely be a rabbit hole! The endless scroll of curated feeds and engaging content is designed to be addictive.

    1. Dopamine rush: Liking, commenting, and getting notifications all trigger dopamine release in the brain, creating a positive reinforcement loop that makes you want to keep coming back for more.
    2. Fear of missing out (FOMO): Seeing everyone else's seemingly perfect lives can fuel FOMO, making you feel like you need to be constantly checking in.

    And you're definitely onto something about enjoying the physical world. There's a richness and depth to real-life experiences that just can't be replicated online.

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