food for the soul..

My simple philosophy in life..
"I want to stay healthy, so I can go about my life - and travel!
I work to earn, so I can pay my bills - and travel!
Travel is food for the soul for me. And yeah. love canines."

That pretty much sums it up for me.

Why do I bring this up today? Because I just got back from the very beautiful 'Ladakh'! And the reason I choose to write abut it is because this particular trip is SO SPECIAL for me - and SO SIGNIFICANT.
Ladakh has held a very special place in my heart for the longest time - way before it became a popular destination for many. After holding the desire to be in this awesome and awe-inspiring land for over a decade, I finally got to spend ten magical days amidst Ladakh's raw beauty. What took me so long? Well, we have plans and desires, but life has other plans for us. I was meant to encounter and overcome a series of challenges, including a serious health challenge that put me completely out of action all of 2015. For this period, my life was all about becoming well enough so I could live a 'near normal' life. So I did all that.
Last two years, my victory was simply to be able to travel again - simple short flight from point to point, complete with the support and assistance I needed. So I did some of those to rebuild my confidence - bit by bit. No train rides. No road trips. These were a no-no!
Hence, the decision this year to finally go to Ladakh was indeed an extra special one - and a bold one. It was to help me believe in myself, fulfill my desire to travel and be amidst mountains again, and mostly to reclaim my life.

Ladakh, to you, I say this..
"Jullay!! To the beautiful vistas. To the lovely people.
Thank you for having me. Ten days after a wait of ten years.. SO worth it. Can't wait to be back!"