Lazarow World-Hike-About

Tonto National Forest: Sunset at Lake Roosevelt, Arizona. Sand Dunes invite a 'smooth' run to the peak, in Nevada.

Angel Fire Ski Resort, New Mexico, resting place for the lazy. Don't fence us is, 'please'. Barstow, California...a treasure.      Jen reminds me that we have related this event, at least once before, perhaps twice. I was so impressed, actually amused with it that I think it still has one more showing (say 2035).  We found ourselves in Hawaii, which of course, is the 50th state of the country, with a rather unique environment.    We were hiking somewhere down in the Haleakala volcanic region, when she heard voices that sounded set in an argumentative tone. We looked to the side where we noticed young a woman arguing with what turned out be to her 12-year-old son.  There was something really odd about the situation which struck a chord that made us smile soon afterwards.    While we definitely not experts in languages, we were able to recognize the voices of the German woman and American son. She was speaking German while he answe...

    I could not help thinking of the thousands of opportunities confronting a person even over a short period of life. To be more focused, it appears that thoughts arrive in one's mind at what seems to be random moments. In fact, the more I think about it, the more I realized that there are, as police officers like to remind us, 'no coincidences' in the timing of these thoughts. Many of them surface because of familiarity,  reminders, a jolt, recurrences, and then perhaps, the mind acting with a so-called 'mind of its own'.   Allow me to illustrate it via example. Often, we will set out on a hike, something undertaken regularly. The terrain, or more importantly, small sections of the area seem very familiar as if visited the previous month, instead of years before.  It might seem fabricated, but other than making a 'sworn declaration' to that effect, it often feels that we undertook the experience recently. Clearly, this may not happen as often as we are lea...

  Memories of a camping experience on this island follows.    This island makes up part of the Channel Islands off the Southern Coast of California. The Catalina Express ferry takes one across the water which boasts all levels of resort accommodation, great wildlife, magnificent beaches and coastline as well as an adventurous nightlife. What's not to love?     We selected  the camping option and spent an interesting three nights in the wilderness at the base of some large mountains with great trails. It was a unique place to explore and enjoy.    Whiting Rock, California proceeding to a further northern destination. Palos Verdes, just around the corner. Typical coastal scene. Outside the port of Catalina (Los Angeles (extension)). The lone, but not, lonely hiker. Definitely not lonely tonight. The hills are alive. The coastline is unique. Just keep on following...

Norton Peak, Idaho. Stunning place, with incredible views. Blanche Falls Area overpowers lesser mortals. Bell Falls refreshes. Bora Mountain and the "Latest Show-off". Bora Mountain and the Latest 'Replaced' Show-off. 'Peaked or piqued', both tough and harsh results. Desolation Forest reflects immaculately. 'Miss Cover-Girl' on Norton Peak, in Idaho. Fanny Hole, no comments, just absorb the wilderness. Gobbler's Nob, challenging slopes. Mount Olympus, an incredible experience, what a challenge as we rest on the peak. (I wonder whether Jen will ever forgive me?) Salt Lake City, Utah. Blanche Falls Area, red rocks 'aplenty'. Gobbler's Nob, more slopes and slides. Grandeur Peak, a majestic mountain range. Desolation Forest and watercolors, shapes and patterns. Grandeur Peak. Have we mentioned majestic? Of course, we did. Water Canyon Trail, Utah, a splendid array of reflections. ...