Outdoor Style - Water Sport

Life Is Adventure  - Kayaking

Aysgarth Lower Fall

Went back to Aysgarth National Park last weekend July 17th for short route hiking from Askrigg to  Bolton Castle alongside 3 of Aysgarth waterfalls (Upper, Middle & Lower Fall) . 15 minutes after we arrived at Lower Fall a group of 10 was leaving, left us alone on the river bank. I walked toward waterfall until I found a good viewpoint to place the tripod , then sat on edge of limestone enjoying the wilderness surrounding area before I took pictures of waterfall and wild life. 

An hour had passed, here we are, after all quiet times, we went back to engage with human civilization again. Couple of families and their children arrived. Also, on top edge of waterfall a group of people also joint the crowd. So, I had to point out my camera to opposite direction hope they will leave soon.

Adventure life full of surprise, it allowing the unexpected to happen. While I was hoping they would leave soon, a red thing had been sliding on top of waterfalls, my camera wasn't preparing to catch the events, a situation left me no choice. But I am happy with the result, more important is I catched the moment in a right time.

Pyranha & Waka

A red sliding thing actually a whitewater kayak. That day I was in a right time & in a right moment. Two brave young lads have challenged their human spirit, we all know the human spirit is stronger than anything that can happen to it. When you are young, rather than being soaked alone is cold, being soaked with best friend is an adventure. “The bold adventurer succeeds the best.” ~ Ovid

Wishing them both succeed their goal, after all effort they have done, come on Guys; "Only those who will risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go."

The Collection of the photo shoot of that day  "Kayaking at Aysgarth Falls July 17th, 2016 can be seen at MATAhari Photographic Gallery. Explore the album.....

River Ure, Aysgarth, Wensleydale - North Yorkshire

Nowadays, people resort to all kinds of activities in order to calm themselves after a stressful event or some people just want to challenge their adrenalin. Kayaking is one of a great adventure way to spend a time. It is great for exercise and it is a great way to view the world that not everyone can see. You can explore white waters and lazy rivers alike. Thing is, before you start paddling keep in mind it needs to do it safely. For safety reason Personal Floatation Devices (PFD's), Buoyancy Aids or life jacket are ones of the most important things for you to have on board. Without it, an adventure could become very dangerous or deadly.

Kayaking during mild temperature between summer and winter. Mild spring and autumn weather also means you need to wear certain articles of clothing to ensure you are comfortable in your kayak. 

       Kayaking Clothes 2016 for Men, 

1. Drysuit - Palm Atom Dry-Top.                                 A. Jackson Kayak Zen Whitewater Kayak
2. Wetsuit - The Yak Step In Long John                       B.  Werner-desperado-paddle-2
3. Buoyancy Aid PFD - Nookie Rivermonster XT 
4. WRSI Current Pro Helmet
5. NRS Freestyle Wetshoes
6. HN Sports Floating Sunglasses 

Life Style - Eid ul Fitr Celebration

Ramadhan Plus Seven Days

Without family & relatives to share the joy of Eid ul Fitr Celebration, I did my own style of celebration. Around 11.00 am Salat al Eid finished, everybody shake hand and have been greeting one to another "Eid Mubarak". It took us 30 minutes to escape from the carpark of Springfield Park where the congregation took place.

We went back home to collect a picnic basket which I had filled with cookies & cake I baked last night and then we were back on the road to Aysgarth Falls to have a picnic near the bank of river Ure.

As we walked into the river bank, we were greeted by a wonderful sound of water while birds were flying around. I love the sounds and the power of pounding water, whether it is the waves of the river flow or waterfall, "the sound says what I think".

"What a lovely day after the last four days water has downpours from the sky, today we have a bright sunshine" I said at the same time my bare feet slipped into the river.

I gave my heart to the mountains the minute I stood beside this river with its spray in my face and watched it thunder into foam, smooth to green glass over sunken rocks, shatter to foam again. It seems a magical thing. A magic, moving, I was fascinated by how it sped by and yet was always there; its roar shook both the earth and me.

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After salat al Eid  Shawwal 1st, 1437 H at Springfield Park, Rochdale - Great Manchester.


Waterfall - The Sound of Nature - Aysgarth Falls