“Great things are done when men and mountains meet.”- William Blake
Sometimes, the inspiration to live a life that is stronger, happier and more fulfilled can be found in the stories and accomplishments of complete strangers.
As an 18-year-old girl in Bangalore, Krushnaa Patil watched the 19-year-old singing sensation, Rihanna, top the music charts in 2008. At that time, she had no idea that a year later, she would go on to become the youngest Indian woman to literally climb to the top of the world, Mount Everest.
Today, Krushnaa Patil is the first Indian woman to have climbed the highest peaks in Antarctica, South America and Europe.
Her journey is a testament to the resilience and determination of the human spirit. This is her inspiring story, in her own words.
“Every summer holiday my family would pack up a bag and go to the Himalayas. We would trek, explore, meet locals, stay…
Posted by Humans of Bombay on Thursday, July 28, 2016
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