I woke up at 04:45 a.m., as usual, and got ready for my run. I had not picked the direction yet. The pollution was in the orange zone, which is unhealthy for a sensitive group. Technically, I am not in the group, but I had to be cautious. I believe that skipping a run is more harmful than a bit of pollution, and at the same time, being in a location which has (relatively) better air, probably South Lalitpur. The Rato Machhendra Nath festival has started. On my way, I prayed and headed from Nakkhu along the bank of the Bagmati River. I have never taken the route. I only saw the place from across the river. The location looked less urban. The paddy field and grassland gave me a feeling of old Kathmandu. Only four kilometres away from my home, the air felt cleaner. The rain the night before had settled dust, but the road was muddy. Deep breathing was possible - this was a reward for waking up early, before the city woke up. I am extremely fortunate to be able to enjoy my mornin...
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