A Country Embodied

The following is a description of of Nepal:

Draped along the spine of the Himalaya, Nepal is a land of sublime scenery, time-worn temples, and some of the best hiking trails on earth. It's a poor country, but it is rich in scenic splendour and cultural treasures. The kingdom has long exerted a pull on the Western imagination.

It's the kind of country that lingers in your dreams long after you leave it. This is why so many travellers are drawn back to Nepal, armed the second time round with a greater appreciation of its natural and cultural complexity, a stout pair of walking boots and a desire for sculpted calf muscles.

The embodiment of the American spirit is a common phrase when describing someone who has suffered hardship but has now achieved some measure of success, preferably by taking risks and working hard. The spirit of Nepal is most obviously embodied by my good friend, whom I refer to as "the Nepali." Observe:

Draped along the back of his chair, the Nepali is a man of sublime build, time-worn temples, and owner of some of the best undershirts on Earth. He is a rich man, and is rich in rhetorical splendour, and oratory treasures. This man has long exerted a pull on the Western imagination.

He's the kind of person that lingers in your dreams long after you meet him. This is why so many people are drawn back to him, armed the second time around with a greater appreciation of his natural and cultural complexity, a stout pair of Heinekens, and a desire for sculpted pearls of wisdom.