Lazarow World-Hike-About

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

    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. ...

  We would like  to accumulate data to create an original blog of fresh ideas. A nice change. We have some exciting thoughts on that concept that we believe might create some extra-ordinary opportunities for those seeking adventures at various levels of commitment. More about this at a later time. In the meantime, it's back to a basics as I try to identify the alphabet and call for the 'letters' to create an assemblance or order...perhaps, chaos is a more accurate summation. (For explanation, one of the editors suffered a stroke.)   In closing, may I wish you success in understanding of the script.  Afur via El Fronton, Taborno Rock. (Anaga National Park). Afur via El Fronton and where to from here? Afur via El Fronton, Jen keeps climbing and... Afur-Taganana, we suppose that's sunset on the islands...love it. Big mountains, little people. Mount Teide as neat and intimidating as usual. Wow! 'Enough exclaimed'. Th...