I walked a 100 miles because I was sad...

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South Downs Way, 2022
In June 2022, I hiked the South Downs Way - a trail that stretches 100 miles across a national park in south UK, through farmlands, forests, hills and coastal cliffside! I went in blind, gave myself 5 days to complete it.
5 days. No preparation. 100 miles. Why?
Well I love hiking...but also, mainly, I was going through a rough patch in life and this is how I chose to deal with it. I was tired of feeling BLEH all the time, and I decided to jump into the deep end - to give myself no escape from the thoughts I wanted to suppress, to go from FEELING alone to BEING alone, to walk and wear out and wild camp and wring out my woundedness. I dunno, attaching this mental burden to a physical challenge, and solving them in tandem, surrounded and supported by nature, just seemed more... easy?
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DAY 1
0:00 Intro to the South Downs Way
0:43 Winchester to Exton
5:22 Charming Exton Lunch & onwards
8:43 The First Trial
9:53 Butser Hill to Buriton
11:20 Setting Up Camp
DAY 2
13:38 The Breaking of the Spirit
15:39 Buriton to Heyshott Down (WET)
17:17 The Breaking of the Mind and Heart
21:35 Cocking Lunch & Graffham Down Reserves
23:10 The Breaking of the Body
25:39 Rami's Rescue & Reconstructive Surgery
DAY 3
28:05 Bus from Steyning to the Seven Sisters
29:41 The Coastal Path Hike
31:15 Reflection 🤍
33:36 Epilogue
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@deea7176 2 года назад

Those flowers were Daisy. Usually, Daisy represents new beginnings and hope. Thank you for sharing this wonderful journey; More power to you.

@avanikonduri8301 8 месяцев назад

This has quickly become my comfort video. I revisit it every time I feel disconnected from the world. Thank you for this - thank you for the gentle reminder about being good, kind and grateful ❤

@riddhimadey83 2 года назад

Firstly, I hope you're doing better now. The fact that you posted this today is some jolly coincidence for me. My greatest desire for the past few weeks has been the urge to run, somewhere far where I could finally take a breath and ponder over life, enjoying the simple, transient moments of happiness. Now, that not being possible did send in a deep surge of nothingness alongside this constant feeling of just not being in my own skin or soul. I really can't thank you enough, but this video is so cathartic. It's almost as if, even for a good 34mins, I could live in and feel what I've been wanting to for long. It's not odd that we're all simultaneously undergoing tumults in life, but owing up to it...and sharing these stories with each other, alleviates things so much. Really looking forward to this hike, if I ever can. Once again, thank you so much for this.

@sindhuramesh9318 2 года назад

I don’t think I’ve watched a more wholesome vlog in ages. Thank you, Nikhil. You’ve made me want to do more of things associated with nature and this is coming from a person who is likely to be landlocked at most times in her life because that’s just how it’s always been. More power, love and adventure to you!

@deepwork 2 года назад

vincent van gogh vibes with the hat in the grassfields contemplating life

@keerthanaodapalli1802 2 года назад

yess! It totally reminded me of the field scenes in 'loving vincent'

@namrathamj9223 Год назад

The way your hello turns to a British ELLOO when you greeting animals made my day!

@anandbhat4512 2 года назад

This comment section is beautiful. Continue doing good and being good! Love you my brother!

@gibsonms 2 года назад

I’ve woken up in tears this morning, upset, and with feelings of dispair. This video came up within 30 seconds. I’m going for a walk now. Thank you Nikhil.

@sheshashankar8304 2 года назад

A little fact about the South Downs Way: The path that you walked is the exact same one that many ultra runners run through during the annual event. Although considered to be one of the easiest 100 milers mostly due to the flat course for most part of it, people train for this for months on end. And you decided to walk through it without any prior preparation. It goes to show the mental strength that you possess, and the sheer determination to push through some of the hardest times. Congratulations Kini, you are an absolute legend! :) P.S - I tend to watch so many of your older videos, right from the Take 900 days where you made a bunch of comedy sketches, your travel series from Manali and Rajasthan, etc. whenever I'm feeling low. It helps me cope with pressure and relax for a brief minute. To all the new subsribers here, I'd definitely recommend you to check some of the older videos on this channel. Highly underrated!

@weekswithemma9079 Год назад

I'm a recent subscriber, and this video really stuck out to me. Taking time for yourself to process is so important and I don't think it's encouraged enough in society. Love the coincidences with the flowers and the scene of your pressed flowers at the end. I also like to think the universe is watching out for us, and giving us reassurance when we most need it. We just have to keep an eye out and notice them.

@standard0075 Год назад

absoultely loved it , one of the most amazing youtube videos i have ever see, its painful to see how little views it has, but honesty even a million won't be good enough for this level of content, youtube isn't good enough for this video man....

@pragatik3979 2 года назад

Nikhil, this was such a heartwarming video. Thank you for taking us along this journey in the wilderness and sharing with such sheer honesty. It makes me ponder to reconnect with the child within me. Wishing you the best in this journey within and otherwise :)

@sanmathshetty 2 года назад

Thank you for being you Kini 🙌🏻

@NITINCHAWLA Год назад

This was such an inspirational video. I probably understand what u went through when u sat down by that trail, and just let things out. I sail ships for a living and i stay at sea, leading a hectic life! On a daily, but there are times, when im by the water on the edge of the ship and the “signs from the world “ that u talked about, do show up. Love that u shot all of this on the gopro!! Its my choice of camera for the kind of life i lead as well. Almost every day that i film at sea is filmed on my gopro as well. Probably one of the best channels in india right now! Thanks for this bro.

@hariharany9195 Год назад

This video changed something in me Kini. A strange feeling to keep loving the ones you love and staying close to them. The music was the highlight for me.

@lucyshah9450 Год назад

Thank you for sharing this amazing journey... And opening up...❤ It's so so beautiful

@projitsen 2 года назад

Thank you for doing this, Nikhil. I am currently living in a country where there are times that I feel really isolated and thoughts begin to circle. I carry baggage with me which I know will be a part of me for the rest of my life. I can relate to every part of what you're feeling. Endless power to you!

@atatur123 2 года назад

I could relate to this comment on every level. I hope you keep the faith and get through this. You've got this!

@huntsman9100 2 года назад

Best video I've seen on RU-vid till today , 30 min well spent ... 🎈

@lynniev 2 года назад

I came to your channel from food wars because I loved your personality. After watching this, I am profoundly touched by your words and attitude. Thank you for sharing this and I wish you well.

@pavithrae874 2 года назад

so beautiful. Yes, 'You've worked hard' :)

@nivedithan848 2 года назад

wow!! wholesome .. cried and laughed with you , thank you!🌼

@aanchalagrahari6229 2 года назад

I literally teared up watching this....love you man

@aditikul95 2 года назад

Just what I wanted to see on a rough day. ✨

@riyazalif7685 2 года назад

such a soothing and relaxing video✨, i cant believe that i just watched a 35 minute vlog without getting bored💯

@bhavnakhokhar Год назад

Thanks for taking us on this journey with you, Nikhil.

@KR-ww2vt 2 года назад

Serendipity 🤌🏻🌼

@pavani7829 Год назад

This felt so ...healing. I'm currently going through so much stagnation, due to some annoying health issues and that also means, over the past few months when I tried to runaway to the lakes or seaside to go on hikes, my body didn't really co-operate, so I just kinda thought the well atleast I can cry in beautiful places . Thank you for sharing something so vulnerable and wholesome... what you said is true, it's important to just start and take the wins and not get too zoomed in focussing on the loses. Like your wild flowers appeared when you needed them, saying you're okay... you'll be okay, you're being looked out for. I feel like this vlog was that for me. I've recently been reading When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalinithi, an incredible contemplation on life written beautifully... it's a very famous book so I'm sure you may have read it but If not, perhaps check it out. I hope you're in a better place now and I hope you're becoming the person you want to be.

@ishaanlol 9 месяцев назад

I hope you're feeling better buddy, hang in there it gets better

@puravtekwani6977 2 года назад

I feel it. Been going through the same and found comfort in the vlog. For me your vlog has been a sign.. A hope.. Take care

@likithamp5128 2 года назад

The Best thing that I have ever came across!

@maxieFanoD 2 года назад

This was absolutely beautiful kini 💕

@sukanya1683 2 года назад

Absolutely loved this one! I'm going through a difficult time mentally as I'm leaving to a different country and leaving my family behind. It isn't easy to just take a flight and return in case of any emergency and these thoughts keep me up at night. Through the course of this video, I felt like crying with you and was also happy with you! Thank you for this!

@vijethajessica9474 2 года назад

This was refreshingly real. Thank you for putting this up, and I’m glad that cry made you feel much better. 💖

@probablytired 2 года назад

You did it cause you needed it! I watched this cause I needed it too! To meeting you one day on a trail around the world buddy.. take care of yourself! 🐢

@nanditapalrecha8741 2 года назад

Kini, thanks for the lesson! There will always be a Rami or a valley of flowers, which will rejuvenate a wounded self. You've come a long way, literally and figuratively- in creating the beautiful piece of art which is your video and in life. Keep going!

@deepthilakshminarayan1450 2 года назад

Hi Nikhil, I was a having a rough day and I happen to click on this video, it was so random but this is exactly what I wanted. It was so thoughtful of you to be so candid and be real about the way you felt throughout. Thankyou for this soul touching video, every second was worth watching. It wasn't just what you said but also every glimpse of the video that you have captured makes it so meaningful and picturesque. I think we all are fighting the same battles in our own way and when you know that someone out there is also going through the same emotions it feels somewhat weirdly safe. Thankyou Nikhil for being vulnerable and thankyou for being you!

@chednair 2 года назад

This was so refreshing

@ishaanlol 9 месяцев назад

Damn buddy, i was binge watching your videos and stumbled across this video. Truely amazing video, i hope you feel better and get whatever you aspire to have. Keep killing it macha. Love

@chethanbunny2553 2 года назад

It's so great of uuu to share ur every emotion damn it's hard to see u cry the man who made me laugh my ass off but before u made me laugh ur a person so even u have fellings and u deserve it No matter what life will pass things will pass and its same for uuu .Ullllll do welll 👍👍👍👍

@rohitlovesnature 2 года назад

Going through so many emotions after watching this video. Happy, Sad, Motivated. Brilliant work Kini. Brilliant music, Brilliant execution. On Cinematic perspective great way story telling, editing. Damn this guy is talented.! I will also do this kind of trail one day :)

@srinivasgourav4 2 года назад

just❤️

@Oishmortal 2 года назад

This is what we all felt with you... time and feelings... how wonderfully put and how smoothly have we all related and wanted to cry with you too. Thank you Nikhil for this peaceful journey that all made us stop for a while and reflect 💜🌸

@divyam666 2 года назад

Man this was so beautiful! It's easy for us to see just the nice upbeat videos and think that's just how your life is 24x7, but it's also important for us to see the melancholic side so we know it's not peachy all the time

@yashaswinidunga6762 Год назад

Hope you're feeling better Kini! I've walked in the south downs park near seven sisters and devils dyke and its really beautiful :)

@khushisadhanashivalli3221 2 года назад

The most wholesome video I've ever watched! Hopefully, you're mentally and physically in a better place now :)

@palak9985 2 года назад

Hello!! From India Love the title

@kirancg3182 2 года назад

Hope you find peace Kini 💛 And I hope your knee is better now haha

@sharanvyrollno1118 2 года назад

Nikhil you have no idea how calming and soothing this video was…this just calmed my nerves out this trail will def be in my bucket list

@mukulsingh508 2 года назад

Lil Kini you are more then what you have imagined about yourself. Just be kind on everything. Cheers!!

@anushmareddy6861 Год назад

This is so Wholesome

@kladdha_ 2 года назад

Damn, dude. You got us feeling all these feelings. :) Loved this. Keep going brother.

@tanishkavyas2252 2 года назад

Woke up to this vid... Such a lively vibe... Thanks nik ✨🙆‍♀💖

@navyathahb2794 2 года назад

This is my first comment in RU-vid! You are amazing Nikhil! Dont know why your channel have not hit a million subscription yet, I am following you since the lockdown times. I appreciate great creativity in your vlogs and the way you explain minute details around you. Respect you!! Keep going!! You are my favourite vlogger!!

@ShotNumber36 2 года назад

Thank you, Nikhil for making this. You have no idea about the number of people you’re helping! Keep going!! You’ll have your own travel show one day!

@adityadas8219 Год назад

Idk y but watching this video makes me so happy

@hannasajujohn8455 2 года назад

Never have I watched such a therapeutic vlog. It was such a wholesome, emotional journey altogether. I felt it and Hope you're feeling better 😌❤️

@shreshthachhabra7146 Год назад

This was such a beautiful watch. Thank you for sharing this journey.

@adarshsadananda6028 2 года назад

I really loved your journey in this video. As someone whos going to be leaving the country for studies, I've been having doubts whether I will be able to achieve it or breakdown without the constant presence of my people. But this video helped me believe that whatever goes wrong, you need to keep moving and enjoy the journey along the way. It felt like I was with you during this journey of yours. I'm glad I got to be a part of this. Cheers Kini

@adarshsadananda6028 Год назад

Damn, it's been quite a journey, these 11 months. It was incredibely hard to get used to a new surrounding without the presence of your family and friends. But trust me, I loved the entire journey up until now, I had so many hard days, but eventually, you will start loving to live by yourself while building yourself up. I have done so many thing that I would have never imagined, 11 months ago. It has been a ride and I would never change anything in my journey if I were given a chance. All I would tell anyone doubting themselves when they're on the verge of moving cities/countries is that, if I could do it, you could too. Stay strong and have the best time. I'll come back to this comment a year from now.

@Saurabhvermawho Год назад

Man going through something like this... the loophole of thought and I literally cried

@suchetachaurasia9704 2 года назад

Hope it was the catharsis you needed. Love your work, as always. I know I will return to this video when I need it. Take good care yourself, Nikhil❤️

@raadkarim9437 2 года назад

Love to you

@harshithanarayan6866 2 года назад

I recently did a trek and can relate to so many things you said :)

@raadimran 2 года назад

Aah! Finally we can see you after long time.

@Msshivanigupta 2 года назад

This is beautiful. Made me cry in the good way ✨

@mandeep1116 Год назад

It felt really good watching the video, u represented everyone of us going through some serious shit. Thanks for making this video.

@HeliosRSPS 2 года назад

This was so beautiful man. Thanks for making this.

@manoharglm 2 года назад

Beautiful 🥺 I love your decision to make a single long video over multiple ones

@vivekshukla9459 2 года назад

I watched the whole video, and I really enjoyed it. I’ll definitely cover this trek once in my life. I hope you get through whatever you’re going through. Best of Luck Nikhil.

@user-od5uu7ug2r 2 года назад

This has to be my favorite video of yours, so far. Love the scenic views, track and most importantly, you sharing a part of yourself with us. I'm amazed knowing you've been having a tough couple of weeks and have still managed to upload some really hilarious content. Hope you feel better soon and your youtube channel grows exponentially. May we meet in England someday. Fingers crossed!

@tryingwithTanya 2 года назад

Beautiful

@mohamedjameer9 2 года назад

Made my day!! :D

@rahulvshekar727 Год назад

This is so beautiful. Thank you for making this.

@harikameka6248 2 года назад

BEAUTIFUL ❤️

@booksdumbbells 2 года назад

Keep going ⚡⚡

@viseshmurali2730 2 года назад

loved the video, super raw and refreshing. Been a long time subscriber here, love your work!

@SurajBoddu 2 года назад

This was so well put together ❤️

@sharan9799 2 года назад

Felt good/wholesome with all the emotions 😇

@nidheeshmanipal7659 2 года назад

Man! Beautiful video!!

@atulkumar04 2 года назад

Very heartwarming episode and its filled with some stupendous video and editing work! Thank you so much for that! ❤ Really appreciate you being vulnerable in the video, pushing yourself like you did and being grateful for Mother Nature. Kudos brother!

@keerthanaodapalli1802 2 года назад

This is beautiful kini!

@theemmanueledwin 2 года назад

Dude you deserved that break bro.

@michaelanton7773 2 года назад

Love the editing here:) very clean

@vinothaelangovan9869 2 года назад

Love❤️

@supriyajayasimha 2 года назад

Things always turn over! I hope you always remember that. Absolutely dream of a video - so beautiful! ❤️ I hope you are feeling much much better now! Lots of love, always!

@taninkoutahy4496 2 года назад

I would never be brave or strong enough to do something like this. Respect to you and hope you are better now! Take care 🙏🏻

@_jyoti.sharma 2 года назад

Typing as I watch this gem! I hope you are doing well. Such a heartwarming video. Gives me a chance to reflect upon so many things. ❣️ The view of Seven Sister in this video made it all worth watching. I hope it did for you as well. ♥️♥️ I have been in the UK from last two years and relate with so much you said, the journey just makes so much more sense sometimes than the end point.

@Shruti-xj2np 2 года назад

Loved the vlog. Gorgeous ❤️

@raveenarao5451 2 года назад

Thank you for posting this Nikhil ♥️♥️♥️

@peehupathak5363 2 года назад

Huge huge huge respect to you kini loved the vlog❤

@kininans 2 года назад

Loved the video. It was spectacular. To listen to your thoughts n the visuals were amazing. I hope your doing well.

@apoorvasingh9922 2 года назад

This is the best thing ever. Really moved something in me, god knows I needed this. We all are being looked after. Thank you Nikhil and congratulations🦄

@R0711_ 2 года назад

More power to you Kini cheers

@prasannamuthukumaran3350 2 года назад

Beautiful video man, so happy to have taken this journey with you. Hope you are doing better! :)

@ddunnachie Год назад

Loved this video... ❤

@swapnilbhattacharya2918 2 года назад

Nikhil love you man!🤍

@achuthaprakash1064 2 года назад

Really enjoyed the vlog, bruh ☺️

@gtcdon 2 года назад

new follower here from the food wars. excellent video and reflections... I too have been travelling solo atleast once a year and its the best time for me then. Good luck with everything :)

@chiranjeeviHRitIS 2 года назад

This is your best blog. Take care macha. We all love you.

@shubhojitghose6196 2 года назад

Man, this was such an incredible video. Thank you for sharing your journey and thank you for being so vulnerable - I am so happy that you did this for yourself! Take care :)

@dhanasekar1029 Год назад

Man, you just made my eyes shed tears.

@deepthivarambally 2 года назад

I totally agree with you...its about starting the journey...putting urself out there....giving it ur best....I loved this vlog...could relate to every bit of it...Goodluck... u r doing amazing !!! ❤