An Evening at Swayambhu: Sunset and Solitude

 I went to Swayambhu yesterday. I rarely go out simply for enjoyment, without a specific purpose in mind.

I woke up late and started working on a commission sketch I’d been trying to finish. Honestly, I hadn’t really wanted to take on this commission, and I ended up regretting it. I started to hate the process and just wanted to complete it as quickly as possible. Around 16 o’clock, I decided to take a long break and relax. I watched YouTube for a bit, and then, for some reason, I decided to go to Swayambhu.

Swayambhu is very close to where I live—about a 15-minute walk. Yet, I rarely go there. The last time I visited was at the end of June with Krish, for a morning walk.

At around 17 o’clock, I put my digicam in my pocket, plugged in my earphones, played Eminem, and started walking. I realized, too late, that I’d forgotten to wear my watch. I only noticed it when I reached Swayambhu.I have a habit of constantly checking the time on my watch, so it felt strange not being able to glance at my wrist and see it there. I went up to the top, sat down, and just observed people while enjoying the sunset. The sky was clear, and the moon and Venus were visible. I took some pictures with my digicam and headed back around 18.5 o’clock.

Here are some of the pictues I took.

It was a nice experience, and I enjoyed it. I plan to go for another evening walk soon.