Too Young to be Old: From Clapham to Kathmandu by Kusy Frank

Author:Kusy, Frank [Kusy, Frank]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: amazon, Humor, travel, NonFiction, Biography & Autobiography
Publisher: Grinning Bandit Books
Published: 2015-08-08T22:00:00+00:00

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‘Oh hello, Mr Kusy,’ said Bertie sleepily. ‘Fancy seeing you here.’

My red-nosed quarry was sitting on a wide, flat rock with what promised to be a perfect view of the coming sunrise. He was swathed in warm blankets against the freezing cold and was nursing a small pot of tea, along with a plate of biscuits.

‘How did you manage those last 700 steps?’ I puffed at him. ‘Did you tell someone you’re a direct descendant of the prophet Isaiah and get a piggy back?’

‘That’s what I like about you, Mr Kusy,’ said my fez-headed fugitive. ‘You always see the funny side of things. Do you want a biscuit?’

I shook my head and flopped down beside him. ‘I’m not feeling very funny, Bertie. Do you know how much trouble you’ve caused? I’ve been worried sick!’

‘And you came all this way to see me. And Nelson too. How nice.’

‘It is nice to see you too, Mister Bertie,’ said Nelson, bending low and looking conspiratorial. ‘I hope we have not interrupted any “secret agent” activities?’

‘Blow the secret agent activities,’ I muttered, rooting around in my bag and fishing out a pot of pills. ‘Here, take a couple of these, Bertie. You’re not looking well.’

Bertie’s hands were trembling as he took the proffered medicine. ‘Yes, I did have a bit of a turn earlier. Thank Gawd those German lads turned up and plonked me on that camel. I was in a right state. But I got to tell you this – I don’t feel disjointed no more. I’m sorry I caused you trouble, Mr Kusy, I know I did wrong, but I wouldn’t have missed this for worlds. Look…the sun is coming up!’

And indeed it was. As the first rays of a new day dawned, we were treated to a majestic sight – the mountain took on an almost ethereal glow and one by one all the lower crags and hills below were illuminated and then thrown into sharp relief against the desert floor. It was an unforgettable and moving experience, and looking over to Bertie, I could see that he had tears in his eyes.

‘So this is where God spoke to Moses,’ he murmured. ‘I can truly believe it.’

Nelson and I nodded, and for a few fleeting moments all three of us were joined in a silent, holy communion.

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