Nepal -Kati

Captivating.

It reveals itself to the world in such a unique way. From the bustling lively city, to the serene quiet majestic mountains.

Nepal captivates me.

It's city invites me in with a warm "nameste" (hello). Even if the person behind the greetings motives are to get me to buy some trinket, the sound of this foreign word reminds me that I am in Nepal... A foreign country.

The trinkets, scarfs, Northface goods, and all the organic green hippie culture captivates me, invites me in. I love seeing people around me who are enjoying the same things I am. Watching Hillary barter with the store keepers to get the right price makes me smile. It reminds me that in America I can't do this. I can't get a Northface vest for 20 some dollars. I love the feeling of getting that price you want.

Lost?! not an option. I love feeling like this city is my own. Like I know every crack and corner, every store and coffee shop. I like people depending on me to get them were we need to go. This feeling captivates me .

Traveling up to the temple on top of the hill surrounded by the vast city of Kathmandu, while being surrounded by laughing monkey's. Captivating.

Monks in prayer, showing their devotion to their religion. Following the sounds of chanting mantras echoing through the temple walls leaves me captivated.

Sunrises in the Himalayas takes my breath away as the sun slowly reveals each peak one by one. This leaves me leaves me only one thing to do... Pray. Thanking God for this creative, lovely, pure, majestic, captivating scene.

Small villages, children bathing outside, small goats, hilltop terraces, and the company of good friends to make me laugh leaves me smiling ear to ear. My smile becomes captivating to me.

I hope to one day create a place as captivating as nepal has been for me.

Thank you Nepal.