“You must be insane!”, people informed her. “At your age,
you should be sipping pina coladas on a beach somewhere, not biking through
Rohtang Pass*.”
But Indu was adamant. She had always wanted to cycle to
Ladakh, and saw no reason not to join the All-Woman’s Expedition.
No, she didn’t make it. Her legs gave way after 100 miles
and she was forced to hitch a ride in the supply vehicle. But she still didn’t
think it was an insane thing to do. Insanity would have been to allow her fear
of failure prevent her from even attempting the feat.
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* Rohtang Pass is the highest motorable road in the world. Many attempt to cycle up the pass to reach Ladakh- most make it, but some fall prey to altitude sickness or plain fatigue.
A Drabble is a story told in exactly 100 words.
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That is true...not trying is worse
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SueAnn
I love this truth - that failing to enter is the only failing possible. thanks dear drabbler!
Thanks for stopping by my blog. I'm glad I stopped by because this was a wonderful story. I think we avoid doing things because we don't want to fail but sometimes it's better to try and fail than not try and all.
One of our biggest debates we hold with ourselves..."should I, or shouldn't I"...
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Nice work!
I agree. That's a little bit insane! Nice story though:)
Exactly, Natasha! Life is too short not to take those chances and dare ourselves to try new things.
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