Post-Vacation Blues!

“Post-vacation blues” I learnt the term that defines my feelings of now.

It has been said many times but it is worth repeating - Travelling is like a drug; the more you travel, the more you crave for it. Based on this very line, I can say that I’m high now. But actually, I always am – addicted – to travelling.
Mount Dhaulagiri and range captured from Poon Hill

Every time I get back from a trip, I get the mixed-up feelings. I am happy that I had a good time. I am sad because it’s over now and I’m back. I am dull because I don’t want it to end and I don’t want to get back to normal routine. I’m bored that I have to work now. I also have a little bit of my excitements left as I have some good photos to look at and share. But mostly, the feelings are of blues!  

What usually happens is I start comparing the present with the past. Like, oh it’s already been a week? Last week, this Tuesday, I was roaming around in Pokhara. Wednesday? I was walking uphill, into the woods. Oh, what a day it was. What good times I had and now, it’s all work and stuff! And such things. The hangover just won’t want to cut down. Or, is it me who won’t let it down?

Always! I do get these feelings always after I come back from a trip of few days or a long holiday. And when the trip is much more than just good, the blues won’t fade away soon. I’m dealing with it now as of all the travels I have made so far, this trek to Poon Hill is the best one. Reasons being several, from better company to witnessing those majestic views and new places to new friends.

What really matters is how we felt. I did preserve some precious moments and that is what counts now and will count in a long run.
Dhaulagiri, Nilgiri, Annapurna I, Annapurna South, Himchuli and Machhapuchhre (left to right)
If this is not awesome, what is? ;)

There are ‘how to’ tips for getting rid of post-vacation blues. One just needs to google it. But why so serious? I say, let’s feel it, this is also the part of travelling. Blues are okay until it starts getting bad to your health.

Sunrise as seen from Poon Hill
That moment!!! 
Feel sad because this sadness is coming from the outlet of happiness. If I had not felt happy on my travelling, I would not have sit like this and feel bad that it’s over now. Think! This melancholy is the proof of the happy times I had over last week.

It feels so obvious that I grow wistful as I recall these things. These post-vacation blues are ordinary. It was like bound to strike inside. Will get over it eventually but the memories are forever. A box full of wonderful memories to cherish upon for lifetime…

Until next time......


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