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Saturday, June 04, 2005

Feeling on top of the world

From Yahoo,

Nepalese Climbers Wed Atop Mount Everest

By BINAJ GURUBACHARYA, Associated Press Writer Fri Jun 3, 9:34 AM ET

KATMANDU, Nepal - Two Nepalese climbers were on top of the world this week — not only because they reached the top of
Mount Everest but because they got married there in what was believed to be the first wedding on the summit.

It was a brief ceremony with no procession, champagne or band — only piles of snow and a breathtaking panorama for bride Moni Mulepati, 24, and groom Pem Dorjee, 23, as they exchanged their vows at 29,035 feet on Monday.


Literally feeling on top of the world. How poignant. Not many of us will have the courage to attempt such bizarre acts of love. Perhaps this epitomises true love. Forget about weddings at hotels or restaurants. They are getting boring and predictable, not to mention expensive!

Weddings are big business these days. Some opt for simplicity while others offer extravagant gestures. Whatever it is, I look at it as an expression of love that the couples share. It should not be another robotic chore that all newly weds have to endure. Expensive and grandious displays do not always signify love. It is an event meant to leave a lasting impression on both the bride and groom and not the invited guests. The guests are only there to witness the wonders of the unity that they are about to witness.

Perhaps it is the simple things in life that carry the greatest of meaning. Sometimes it takes both courage and humility to recognise these and treasure these important aspects of life.

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