65.09 Collages of some interesting/fascinating occasions.

Nervous Impala but still chomping away in Kruger Park, South Africa...as we took a break from the slopes.
Heading for Alamana Peak in Hawaii.
A Kayak to reach Antelope Canyon, Utah.
North Dome in Yosemite, California.
Wheeler Peak, New Mexico.
Climbing at Mount Everest Game Park, South Africa.
Cheers, 

Jenni and Jeffrey

68.22 Andorra: Estanys de Juclar, solid rocky climb to a rewarding lake destination.

Very anti-social place when it comes to lakes. Most of them 'reside' from 1,000 to many thousands of feet above ground level. One of us ahead, heading through this channel.
Jen looks back: A hint there's a lake somewhere higher.
That was very smart of us...we reach the lake.
We head for a position well above the lake. Jen mentioned we would attain better views. (What did we say about being so smart?)
We found it to be a delightful view of just a small section of the water and contents.
Waiting for the slower climbers.
Earlier view of the surroundings on the way up.
Looks like the old man will make it, finally.
Some views at the top...the following 3 photos.

Shown earlier in an introductory blog but then Jen paid a lot of money to 'show off' again.
We found this part of the lake to be the most attractive.
After crossing a very useful bridge...aren't they all.
There she comes...quite a tough hike over the rocks and upon stones.
Rich blue of the water makes for very pleasant visuals.
Cheers, 

Jenni and Jeffrey

65.08 New Zealand 2017: A handful of pictures from a trip to this dynamic land...as we take a break from Andorra/Tenerife.

  We have visited New Zealand on 6 or 7 occasions, the last being in 2017. It seems that when we like a place, we tend to visit as often as possible until we are sated. It appears this is not a principle of moderation and balance. However, it feels like it's time to revisit. Included in this section are photographs depicting color and out of the way places plus a couple of old, tough favorites. 

Outside of Wellington.
Somewhere along the Abel Tasman Great Walk.
Waikaremoana tramp, not Jen, it's the name of the Great Walk. The load becomes a little heavier as the day progresses.

Waikaremoana Falls.
Mount Alford with clouds.
Mount Alford, clear. Jen appears at bottom of photo. We see much greenery but it's not often one surpasses this coloring.
Halfway up Avalanche Peak.
Reaching the summit of a 'tough guy'. A day of sweat and incredible scenes at Avalanche Peak.
Mount Fox, some rough forest on the way up including a glacier.
Jen back on the Abel Tasman Great Walk.
We became impatient waiting for the tide to retreat. We had to cross this body of water to regain the trail after spending the night at a hut on the banks of the water.
Sometimes calm and serenity are all one needs...come on let's get going Miss Jenni.

Jen reaches a minor peak on the Avalanche...quite a day.
There she is on Bealy Mountain.
Taking a deserved rest on Carew Falls, probably days earlier.
Somewhere in the Castle Hill region...a peep for Maude Alge.
An old favorite, 'Dawn at the Doom'. Fortunately, anything but at Mount Ngauruhoe, along the Tongariro Great Walk.
St. Arnaud Mountain.
One of the highlights of our trips to New Zealand, Mount Taranaki.
Close to the peak, peering over the edge and following our route (Mount Taranaki).
A view of the glacier from Avalanche Peak.
On one of the Great Walks, absorbing last light after a day on the slopes.
Jen peaks at Mount Taranaki...a great occasion.

Cheers, 

Jenni and Jeffrey 

Irresistible...Jen took the photo in the women's bathroom.

A Perspective from the incomparable Drakensberg Mountain Range of South Africa.

A Horse Tale: "Don't look now but I think you have someone on your tail."

67:19 Tenerife: Carmen to Chinamada, the reverse of our first hike from Punta de Hidalgo to Chinamada. A close look at the real wilderness.

A streaky opening: A unique commencement.
Jen achieves a first: Highlighting her hike.
A castle in the wilds tucked into the trees?
The fascinating lighthouse in Punta de Hidalgo, well, for one of us.
A few weeks before we circumvented the rock at upper-base level...Taborno Roque.
Still get excited when I see the tower from afar. Probably excited because my vision still functions from distance.
Our destination is the peak beyond the buildings in view. Surround is magnificently wild.
A possible retirement home in 'sky village'.
We are considering making an offer to trim and prune for our next visit.
Standing above the magnificent peaks across the way. Stunning!
'Oh!' Out of (in) the blue, Jen suddenly comes across an ocean.
...and then continues higher.
Now she stands at the edge, apparently emulating a local show-off.
This shot has everything in it: The lighthouse in the distance, ocean, town, mountains, distance from trailhead, height, tricky trail, color and...um...I'm sure there's something else, too. Hmm!

"Hey! Are you blind, obnoxious or just plain dumb?"

Closing should always complement the opening: 'The New Wisdom' or what to do with a photo one likes. 

Cheers, 

Jenni and Jeffrey