In Pursuit of Wisdom

Although Tanjeem, Shahriar and I were tired after the strenuous dayhike in mount Whitney, we knew we have only one day left before going back home. So we had no option but to start early in the morning for Death Valley next morning. While I was perfectly ready for it, I found Shahriar catching fever at night resulting from the hike and Tanjeem was too tired to wake up so early in the morning. He was ready to go with us if we would start at 8/9 AM. But finally at 5:30 next morning I found Shahriar fresh from the rest overnight and hence we decided to start for Death Valley right away. We had our breakfast in hotel at 6 am and started at 6:30 am. Death valley was 104 miles from Lone Pine city and we stopped in many Vista Points during the drive. We saw many different kinds of rock formations, sandy deserts, interesting trees, scenic roads. We stopped at Death Valley Museum for information and some souvenirs. It was 190 feet below sea level and full of interesting staffs like a sam...

Today I am writing to convince myself that I should find more time for practice before I finally attempt to hike Mount Whitney in first week of June. Reaching the summit of Mount Whitney, the highest peak of lower 48 states in USA is a dream come true to many. However, I have not been able to find enough time to prepare for this hike which I will attempt with a few other friends in less than a month later. What a  pity! If you know about my last year's half dome hike of Yosemite , you are aware that from that time I have been planning for this as next major target for my new hiking passion. Despite all the attractions to it, I got too busy in my job and then I am trying to take care of my wife who is expecting. I initially thought that I will have to skip this trip this year but fortunately found that Shusmita is okay with the trip to accompany me during the travel although she won't hike. I have asked my other hiker friends to make it a family travel to Death Valley as well ...