65:25 USA: "Of All the Places We've Loved Before"...a road trip in a corner of the South-Western USA...Number 250 and counting.

  The United States is a particularly large country, blessed with beautiful landscapes, lakes, mountains and a list of features that have no limitation. We began with 3 concepts just to get going and leave it for any interested parties to continue. Because it is so vast, we have concentrated our attention on one particular region, many others visited, too, that being the South-West. It encompasses the deserts and is, in winter/autumn/spring, spectacularly beautiful. Wonderful in summer, too but not pleasant to visit, an opinion, of course. 

  The variety of landscapes and features provide a person with sufficient scope to almost visit the whole world within its borders. Certainly, few people are even able to cover the region in a lifetime. We cover a minute section, almost meaningless, of tiny regions of the states of Arizona, Nevada, Utah, regions we find particularly attractive, excluding the city of Las Vegas. As we hinted at earlier, a lifetime is insufficient time to attempt to cover this incredible natural land. 

Approaching a unique park, a must visit to Bryce National Park in Utah.
Haunting, uplifting and distinctive, a wonderful distraction in Utah.
Don't mind him; he needs a periodic spell of unwinding. That is the highpoint above Angel's Landing, some 1,600 feet elevation gain but somewhat unusual. Angel's Landing is considered one of the five most dangerous hikes in the world.
Fortification Hill, Nevada/Arizona...overlooking Lake Mead.
Hamblin Peak overlooking Colorado River/Lake Mead (behind Jen), in Arizona/Nevada.
Cinder Cone during snow season, Utah. Okay. So where's the snow?
Standing upon Molly's Nipple (excuse us, both Molly and readers), with staggering views into Utah.
We're all for alignnment but this could be a little anal...just suggesting. Fortunately, we did notice a rock out of position. There's still hope for this community.
Calico Basin, Red Rock Canyon Park, Nevada.

We're out early one morning for a sunrise in Arizona.
Meantime Jen hangs out on Garnet Peak, Laguna Mountains, with views extending to Anzo-Borrego and Salton Sea.
Kodachrome Basin, Utah.
"Why you cannot see the lake is because it's behind you, son", one early evening in paradise at Lake Mead again. 

Tonto National Forest and Roosevelt Lake...what can one add?
"Jen, I don't think we should slide down this mountain, if we can help it. The cacti are rather friendly and are inclined to be clingy. (Salt River, Tonto National Forest)."
As mentioned, Bryce National Park is unique. One should visit, if only to understand it's one of a kind...(but for Cedar Breaks Regional Park).
Jen trudges in the snow...that's not unique.

Tyee Lakes Hike, Table Mountain. Reaching a mountain top only to see a higher group across the way in the Sierra Nevada Mountains.
The Dunes, Nevada, smooth, hey dude.
Jenni wants me to let you know she is highly amused in this position. Perhaps, half a golden cave is better than none.
On the peak of Mount Tallac, California, close to Reno, Nevada.
Calico at Red Rock Park...beautiful coloring and formations, Nevada.
Jenni begins her return from the endpoint of a long hike to the 'Crack', at Lake Havasu.
Cheers, 

Jenni and Jeffrey

65.24 San Diego, Ups-and-Downs but in color during Spring...should that make a difference.

  At the outset, we dedicate this blog to two people who continue to inspire us, and we're certain many others, too. Thank you, Sheree and Aubrey Meyerowitz.   

  We don't know about you, but we never tire of Nature's wonders. Whether it be the flora, fauna, plus the magnificent occurrences that are on display continually in one form or another, it is often overwhelming. We would, however, appreciate Nature doing away with disasters that affect humanity adversely. We suppose we have to accept that which occurs; we don't have an option. However, for the most part, it's sheer magnificence is (we repeat) overwhelming, particularly when it comes to the flora. We have a definite bias in that respect. 

  We have included many photographs, far more than usual, but we do feel (hope) a person should not tire of them. Often wrong but we'll take our chances on this one. 

  Jen walks in the Tecolote Canyon, an interesting piece of land that creates an incredible number of very steep and fascinating slopes. When standing above some of these declines, one wonders whether it will be possible to remain on one's feet without toppling over. The inclines are not easy either, to express it mildly. 

We suppose that's a reasonable opening...perhaps the pattern could be improved. (working on it.)
After a steep drop, life's balance sets up an incline for Jen which I'm sure she appreciates.
Perfection?
How about we delay the next climb, Jen? Forgive me for asking...I take the silent answer as a "No". To be so perceptive...
At least she did not have to wait long...she tends to be impatient when not climbing. The slope at rear gives one perspective of the incline/decline.
That will do, I think.
Hmm!
A nice mix.
These are really steep...did we mention Steep?
I think it would be impossible to criticize this, but I'll give it a try. Here goes...we are in awe! 

Enjoy these, too...for wont of something so obvious in mentioning.
How is this possible? Nature is truly one miracle after another.
In keeping with our vast knowledge of horticulture, we have named this a "yellow plant".
And this proved to a little trickier; we call this 'off-red', quite sophisticated should we say ourselves.
It's enough already with 'the steep'...try get another line or find something more challenging.
How's this recently arrived (during our absence) new mountain in San Diego? They tell us it's a massive cloud. Who do they think they are fooling?
Clearly a favorite should one be able to differentiate.
We recognize some of the residents in the neighborhood are not that smart. Funnily enough, we feel quite at home here. Anyway, we are wondering what the achietect was thinking about a second-floor entrance/exit...or was he thinking?
Summer is coming and most things are dying...how about that? We thought the system worked differently.
Where does she find the energy...to whine so much? Not true at all. On the latest hike, we undertook 7 up and 8 down sections. So how did we get to level ground?
Like to watch her rising like that. Thought of asking her to repeat it a couple of times to perfect the shot. Even I'm not that stupid. Sometimes, the one shot has to be sufficient.
We identified an apartment we like from distance. However, we realize from close up we won't recognize it. It will have to remain a dream.
Enchanting...does not do it justice.
I decided finally: I love them all and cannot choose a favorite. How do you argue with perfection?

Jen returning but full of bounce.
Different form of flora but delightful, too. Not a good idea to explore intimately.
An appropriate positioning of the flag.
Would you mind speeding it up...we should try to reach home before dark, please.
That's much better, Jen, I'm thinking we'll beat sunset.
Repetition: Love it. 

Our ignorance defines this as bright yellow.
Nothing wrong with pink.
Cheers, 

Jenni and Jeffrey 

Even nature has its strong-arm toughs. This is not an obstacle to even think of attempting, notwithstanding suffering from severe skin-itching.