Lazarow World-Hike-About

Sometimes, it's best to let it all hang-out or perhaps, hang-over. (The Kepler Trek). The Mountains are overpowering, and much more. The closes sun on a colorful note, actually a very powerful and meaningful note. As we climb a mere a tiny bit of the surrounding mountains.      We pla n to head for Nepal in less than 7 days-time with the intention of remaining in this fascinating country for a little under 3 months. While we experienced a number of negative comments about our intending visit, we acknowledge such they have all been with good intentions, that being with our health in mind. We thank you but feel the time has arrived to resume Hike-About. In fact, we had planned on leaving earlier, but we were both struck down with further bouts of ill health. Truth be told, it has been a tough period.     We have mentioned this before but once again, the concept of "man plans and G-d laughs" has proved to be, unfortunately, most apt. Our pl...

Jen on the way back after reaching a highpoint well above her current position. Not that much of a highpoint but rather, a tricky position. The cable-car delivers passengers to the peak or, one can hike to the top and dare say, back down. Indicates much of the human spirit of adventure. (Aiguille du Midi, in the Mont Blanc Masssif of the French Alps). Jen leaving France and entering Switzerland, quite the international traveler/hiker. On the way back from a pretty exciting adventure. Chamonix, considered the birthplace of modern mountaineering. Finding its way down from the peak. Jen looks a little confused as she makes her way toward the higher ground. Looks like she found what she sought...and pretty nice, too. (Lac Blanc.) Serene, particularly should one not be in the air. Superb positioning of a lake...wish I had thought of it. Jen takes the ladder. He takes the easier route upwards. Nice afternoon in the mountains...no, I wasn't los...

On a peak across the way. Can one be anything but overwhelmed by the surround. After reaching the pond below, more than an hour distant, Jen strives to reach the station further ahead. A mix of color, shapes, sizes and patterns. A time of absorption and always, wonder. Another mix of gorgeous scenes. And yet, something still different. Finally, we appear be making some progress. A personal favorite as it reflects. Kutelo and Vihren appear to smile...reluctantly. Another powerful showing available when one knows where to seek. Always something differing in view. Have to love the coloring...so distinctive. Telephoto lense brings in the subjects up close. And may we add, rather unique. Along the water it reflects, not missing a stone. Yet again, we think a rather distinctive look. Deep in the gorge, sheer delight. Above the village. Incredible isolation, a time of/for reflection and solitude. In the mess...but a gorgeous o...