Friday, August 14, 2026

Ice Bridge The Coolest Experience Ever And Happy Birthday

 Hello Amazing Hearts !

Hope and pray that beating wisely on the rythem of life!

I am fine and trying to deal with after affects of my medication . Yes thankfully ,i got my medicine course ended finally . But strangely i am experiencing bit more heavy head and upset stomach :(  I don't know why . Hubby says taking pill immediately for upset stomach isn't good so i waited for two days and then started . Feeling relieved thank goodness ! But still waiting for my old version i sued to be before starting medication😒

I believe like i do ,you too will keep me in your prayers dear friends!

Recent highly destructive earthquake in Colombia made my heart very heavy! And brought back memories of Venezuela!!!

Being human sense of vulnerability and helplessness dominates my heart sometimes🥺😞

On bright side ,we are getting lots of rains throughout the country :) Rainy season makes hilly areas more beautiful😍

Though rains like other aspects of the weather have become unpredictable in a way that sometimes an area receives rain in a day two to ten times more than it used to  get in a month before .Sounds scary to me. 

I am feeling sad because we are leaving Islamabad at the end of August and i will be missing this weather and scenery greatly😞

But living here for three months are gift given by eldest son by the grace of God! and we are happy and grateful to have this opportunity!🙏🥹❤️

Today is the Happy 79th birthday of my homeland Pakistan! Despite all the odds it feels nice to have a homeland that one can call "ours"🙏❤️May God enlighten authorities and inhabitants to play their significant role in the well being of this gifted piece of land!

Sharing some more glimpse from our recent tour to higher northern pakistan Hunza valley dear friends .Hope you will enjoy them as we did .





sorry i couldn't locate video of the history told by guide as it is tough to locate one video among hundreds , i promise i will asap . This is backyard of the fort area or room .below river was flowing joyously singing wild songs ,everything was unbelievably beautiful . Walls of the fort did not last but area is protected with wooden fence . The wide spread yard around the fort is lush and has many pretty flowering plants along with old and new trees . Wooden stair curing along upwrds leads to the top floor room that is still standing and maintained by local authority with funding and income from tourism.This was taken by kind guide man.

Hubby is standing beside the river called "Ice Bridge" formed by melting glacier behind. It took our breath away when we saw it in first trip there .I thing it was best thing ever we encountered . As after getting down from the car we felt a powerful sense of joy and excitement as the rushing water was producing such a high therapeutic and healing voice and we could feel it's cool fog in the air from many meters 😍😊




           Mountain HinduKush was laying behind us while soaking timely appearance of sunlight 


   I stayed with very cold rising fog of water for long while everyone felt cold and wandered around , i wanted to bring all my people from the hot city here to experience that cold as i had missed it bitterly for ages 🥹It gave me flue later lol but no regret and i can do it ever and ever as i miss cool weather badly in our sindh 'hot weather :(

     youngest son crossed fenced area and got close to the river ,his elder brother took this photo and when i realised i was scared and called him back in protected area with seats of restaurant beside this awesome water 


we visited this place on my insistence second time and i was happy that family agreed too ,i knew i won't be able to revisit soon so i wanted to live these cool moments once again  🥹❤️

Heartfelt thanks for your incredible support and love precious friends! I truly appreciate your kindness . It strengthen me to keep sharing! 

I will be visiting you all asap! Health <peace and Happiness to you and yours❤️🙏

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  1. Dear Baili, I hope you are much better by now.
    Thank you for the incredibly beautiful photos. I can almost feel the freshness of the water. You all look so happy and serene... It's amazing how much your sons have grown during the years we have "known" each other through blogging. 😊
    Blessings and hugs! ❤️🙏

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    1. thank you so much for generous words dear Sara !
      i think i will get better soon . one thing that i learned that i should not quit my medicine at once to avoid weird side affects . i have decided to do it slow in steps so i am reducing the dose now to see if stomach feels better and the heaviness of head goes away
      how nice you enjoyed these glimpse of our trip ,it was out of the world kind of experience for me :)
      yes it make me feel so happy that we have known each other for slightly less than two decades almost and our children grew into big men now :) such a sweet feeling of connectivity and gratitude 🥹🙏❤️.blessings and hugs to you too!

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  2. Happy Pakistan Independence Day! And wow, what spectacular scenery! That rocky waterfall of icy glacier water is so amazing! Thanks for sharing those photos with us. I hope your stomach troubles go away soon.

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    1. thank you so much dear Debra for your incredible support always !!! ❤️

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    2. thank you so much dear Debra for your incredible support always !!! ❤️

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  3. I'm sorry to hear you are still feeling poorly. I hope it ends soon. I looked up the history of Pakistan and how and when it was "founded" Very interesting indeed. I love all of these photos. What a beautiful place to visit. Thank you my friend.

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    1. dear Nichole i have changed the plan and reducing doze slowly as i think quitting meds at once has caused this upset stomach and heaviness in head ,this is working for me so far thankfully.
      o how sweet of you to learn about how and in which circumstances my country was formed . no independence comes without suffering and whenever we look back it breaks our heart as humans .I truly wish if we all humans were capable to live in harmony considering this planet our home sweet home!
      hugs and love❤️

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  4. Oh Baili. As I look at the pictures I see beautiful scenery. I also see your family and feel proud to know you. Your sons look confident and ready to take on whatever the world offers. You and your husband look so content with your lives. It makes me happy.

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    1. heartfelt thanks for your heartwarming words dear Emma! you are very sweet my friend! we both are deeply content person at heart thankfully which makes life worth enjoying ! this is true grace of kind God that children are progressing slowly in their lives .All parents want their children to be good in life and deeds and we are deeply grateful for that ,this is greatest treasure for any parent's heart !

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  5. Baili pray you will soon be feeling better. Your pictures are so beautiful and it is good to see you and hubby with your two boys. Take care and pray for healing. Hugs!

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    1. dear Debbie ! many thanks for your generous words ,they lift my spirit !

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  6. Great photos of the rushing stream. I did not realize there were mountains and glaciers in your country.

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    1. dear Red i am happy and grateful to have opportunity to visit and explore how amazingly beautiful northern Pakistan is :)

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  7. I can see why you wanted to visit there, Baili. The mountain, the water rushing down, it's amazing and lovely photos as well. Hope you are soon feeling yourself. Take care.

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    1. thank you dear Margaret ! i am glad you liked the photos ,i have so many but going through all of them isn't possible right now actually

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  8. Happy Pakistan Independence Day! The Ice Bridge looks absolutely magical. I can only imagine how amazing it must have felt to actually walk through it. Definitely one of those experiences you never forget!

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    1. thanks dear Liuba ! i feel happy you liked my pictures :) we live in southern plains and visiting such place full of wonder was truly exceptional honestly :)

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  9. Desejo que esteja melhor. Adorei as fotografias.
    Tudo de bom.
    Um beijo.

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    1. good to know you enjoyed photos dear Grace :)

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  10. Exciting to see your lovely photos 💛💛💛💛All the best to being on the mend. I feel I have to wait for appointments lately with my insurnace and what not. If not that..always something with family..so I haven't posted that much either. Thanks for letting us know about the birthday of your country as well. All the best to your health and family memories ahead. Many prayers as well. Thanks for your comments. Thanks for being here 💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗

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    1. thank you for your lovely words dear Ellie !
      i am sorry you have to go through insurance issues .best of luck for this dear friend ! hope things end well for you ! family is blessing indeed but sometimes there are trouble makers and than things get complicated .i wish all the best for you and family ! hope everything resolve smoothly !
      heartfelt thanks for your kind support my friend .it is greatly appreciated honestly!🙏❤️

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  11. Such a wonderful time spent there with your family! the scenery is spectacular. I hope the meds continue to help you. I will be praying for you. I promise.

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    1. heartfelt thanks for your heartwarming words dear Susan! you are such a beautiful soul 🥹🙏❤️ my heart keeps you too in prayers my friend believe me!!!

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  12. Happy 79th birthday to your homeland. Looks like a fun day. Enjoy!

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  13. I hope you feel like your old self again very soon, Baili! And Happy Pakistan Independence Day! I really loved seeing the beauty in your photos. The Ice Bridge river is gorgeous, and it's great that you enjoyed its chill. Best of all are the photos of you Ali, and the boys. That last one is precious ~ You and Ali look so relaxed. I'm sorry that you have to leave Islamabad so soon. Your time there certainly flew by. What a loving gift from your oldest son. I always keep you, Ali, and your family in my prayers. Take care, my sister-friend!

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    1. dear friend Louise your heartwarming words melt my heart and bring happy tears🥹🥹🥹 in my eyes . i won't hide that i do miss not having sister around like normal people .so thank you from the bottom of my soul for your generous words!
      i am happy to share tip of what we saw there with you all dear Louise . as i said being from plain and hot desert like areas made it trip unforgettable for us because we know we would have no other way to know and enjoy such place :) it was really special to see such incredible views and breathtaking beauty everywhere ,abundance of water and glorious weather .everything we miss in southern plains :( will remain grateful for we could have this experience in life .
      our heart never forgets to say prayers for eldest son who made us familiar with very different side of the life .believe me it runs on autopilot mode within my soul always🥹🙏❤️May God make all his dreams come true who works hard to fulfil others 🥹🙏❤️and may all parents can have such kind and caring children !!!
      sending love and hugs to you and loved ones dear friend ❤️❤️❤️

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  14. Baili, i also hope that you will be feeling better soon, and know how much you enjoyed this time away and the time has gone by so fast. It is wonderful that your sons were there with you and your husband. And, all your sons have grown and matured in the years of reading your blog and seeing their photos.

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    1. dear friend Dorothy ! thanks for your touching and uplifting words! your generosity is strengthening ! . i hope reduction in meds and than quit in steps slowly will hurt less and i will feel normal again .never any other med showed such side affect and i wonder why
      just like this feeling of being in love relationships with all of you dear friends brings great joy to my heart as well 🥹❤️ thank you so much for being such a great support always my friend !
      it makes me feel connected to wonderful and really kind and sweet people Dorothy and lifts my spirit always 🙏

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  15. Of course I keep you in my prayers. I hope you feel completely well very soon. The way the water rushes and roils in the river is frightening. It seems to me our Earth is experiencing an unusually large number of earthquakes this year.

    Love,
    Janie

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    1. heartfelt and many many thanks for your kind and encouraging words dear Janie !
      i really appreciate your support my friend! God bless you !!!
      i felt puzzled with how my body reacted when i left taking medicines at once honestly ,very unusual experience for me. i hope reducing dosage before leaving meds completely will work as i am feeling relieved now though not fully recovered .but hopes are high !
      i fully agree that series of earthquakes is very unusual too just like the behaviour of the weather is weird since recent years . seems like there is some hidden wheel that is pushed to run very very fast and everything seems crazy .
      love and prayers!

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    2. heartfelt and many many thanks for your kind and encouraging words dear Janie !
      i really appreciate your support my friend! God bless you !!!
      i felt puzzled with how my body reacted when i left taking medicines at once honestly ,very unusual experience for me. i hope reducing dosage before leaving meds completely will work as i am feeling relieved now though not fully recovered .but hopes are high !
      i fully agree that series of earthquakes is very unusual too just like the behaviour of the weather is weird since recent years . seems like there is some hidden wheel that is pushed to run very very fast and everything seems crazy .
      love and prayers!

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  16. Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey, an alliance to keep close attention to.

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    1. dear Pedro seems like middle east countries reconsidering the situation

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  17. Those Hunza photos are breathtaking. Just looking at that "Ice Bridge" and imagining that roaring, crystal-clear glacier water... I can practically feel the chill and the mist in the air through the screen. And honestly? Getting the flu just to stand in that freezing fog because you've been baking in Sindh's brutal heat for ages? Totally worth it. I love that you insisted on going back a second time. You needed that magic, and I'm so glad you let yourself live in those moments.

    Happy Independence Day to your homeland, too. Take care of that tummy, rest up, and sending you the biggest hug. Let's get you feeling like yourself again soon.

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  18. dear Meldoy you are too generous undoubtedly !
    thanks for using your beautiful imagination and stepping into my shoes for feeling the beauty hidden in those moments and experience :)
    i chuckled on how you felt happy on my decision about going back to the ice bridge :)
    yes ,i acted differently little bit as usually i keep myself on the bottom when it comes to the happiness of my family and it give me true sense of joy and peace of mind :) (everyone has right to have it right and this is my way to earn it )
    actually revisiting that site was not easy but very expensive as it was far and hiring car second time was not part of planned budget . i really wanted to see and feel it again and i could not hold it back honestly . it was such a happy surprise that children agreed immediately and hubby 's hesitance did not last long :)))
    i really enjoyed my time there to fullest because i knew i won't come here again most probably !
    thanks for birthday wishes to my country ! i really appreciate this!
    o thanks for your lovely greetings and hugs they make my heart warm and eyes grateful!🥹🙏❤️🫂

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  19. dear Meldoy you are too generous undoubtedly !
    thanks for using your beautiful imagination and stepping into my shoes for feeling the beauty hidden in those moments and experience :)
    i chuckled on how you felt happy on my decision about going back to the ice bridge :)
    yes ,i acted differently little bit as usually i keep myself on the bottom when it comes to the happiness of my family and it give me true sense of joy and peace of mind :) (everyone has right to have it right and this is my way to earn it )
    actually revisiting that site was not easy but very expensive as it was far and hiring car second time was not part of planned budget . i really wanted to see and feel it again and i could not hold it back honestly . it was such a happy surprise that children agreed immediately and hubby 's hesitance did not last long :)))
    i really enjoyed my time there to fullest because i knew i won't come here again most probably !
    thanks for birthday wishes to my country ! i really appreciate this!
    o thanks for your lovely greetings and hugs they make my heart warm and eyes grateful!🥹🙏❤️🫂

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  20. Hello dear Baili, I do hope you are feeling much better now.🙏
    Thank you for this lovely post and the beautiful photographs, I did enjoy seeing them.
    Take care of yourself ... I send good wishes across the miles.

    All the best Jan

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  21. Hello Baili,
    I hope you are feeling better! The scenery is gorgeous, the river and mountains are beautiful. Great photos of you and your family. Take care, have a wonderful day and a great week ahead.

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  22. Such a beautiful area Baili and wonderful photos for your memory book. I hope your health problems are now in the past. Having an upset stomach and a headache while on vacation are not fun.

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  23. Such a beautiful travel story! I love how you shared not only the places you visited but also your personal feelings and family moments. Truly a memorable journey.

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