65.15 On a trip from San Diego, we capture scenes as we move north covering parts of Arizona, California and Nevada.

  This trip took place nearly 2 years ago. It was over a 2 months period but after viewing the photographs, perhaps twenty-five of them, it would appear to be only a couple of days out. One thing we are sure of is that it was another wonderful experience. We visited regular haunts, added in a number of new ones and tried a less formal approach to the hikes and selections. Some of the days in Reno, Nevada, were outstanding and others were even better. All-in-all, it was most enjoyable which was the reason for choosing that particular single Hike-about adventure. We also incorporated a visit to each of our sons and families who live some distance from San Diego. Hope you enjoy it as we are still on a break from Nepal! 

"Hey, fellas, let's see whether we can hold the line. (Morro Bay.)"
If three's a crowd, what to call this lot in Morro Bay?
Climbing in Reno, NV.
Follow that curve.
"Now how do I cross that stream, Big Boy? I trust you will prostrate yourself across the Colorado for me. (Arizona.)"
"Hey, where are we? Nice window with view plus a bridge to nowhere. I should have my head read for following you. (Liberty Bell, Arizona.)"
Just for the record, if I may. You are not participating in a Rocky Movie (Morro Bay).
"Do they have anything but deserts in California? How about some greenery for a change?""Not too much greenery but I really like it. There is real depth in this photograph, we think. (Mission Peak in Freemont, CA.)" 

  Aha! Elderry Rocky Ridge, in color...now you're learning...sort of."
"I'll take it. It's not green but those are magnificent colors. By the way, love the subject, too...although I say myself"...muttered Jen. Below Fortification Hill, Arizona.
"I love it. I'll take it especially as we sat on the peak a couple of times at Lava Butte. It looks so cute and petite. What do they say about deceptive looks. (Boulder City, Nevada.)"
"Back to Central California. Isn't that the red bridge on the right side (Golden Gate, San Francisco and downtown)? " 

We really like Reno, Nevada.
Not forgetting Arizona/Nevada with the remarkable rock formations and color.
Some prefer green.
Others prefer healthy greens for brunch with a smattering of blue. Lagoon Park outside San Raphael, CA).
Mount Rose, Nevada, is most attractive.
That's Jen on the way up.
Berryessa, California again, a magnificent place with Jen reaching Annie Rock, a high point. In the distance is another lake.
Who's making the first move? Come on up, Jen. (Del Valle Lake, California).
Lake Del Valle, an interesting shape.
From a mountaintop in the distance, we spot Morro Bay and its surround with the aid of the telephoto.
We close with two shots of Lake Mead.

Cheers, 

Jenni and Jeffrey