Lazarow World-Hike-About

Monday We awoke to find the sky blanketed with light cloud. That augurs for a cool day, we thought. It did not take long for the sun to break through making the weather near perfect. From the top of ‘Baldy Mountain’, we watched the dark clouds in the distance encroaching over the mountains. It is a fascinating process as well as very attractive. To the east and moving north, we watched the build-up. We tried to photograph the lightning strikes in the far distance but they did not oblige. On the other side, the mountains were basking in strong sunshine. By 2:30 pm, when we reached the car, the storm began. Perhaps it was a few minutes early but for the fifth day in a row, it has not let us down. Made us wet, that’s for sure. We have noticed many ‘hail-damage’ companies in this city. It makes sense as the icy stones accompany each storm. The muscles groaned a little after yesterday’s twelve miles. We took cognizance of the protest and decided upon a shorter hike. However, it was very att...

Hello from the Treasure State, Montana is quite a state. Three months of summer and the rest of the year, a combination of winter and…more winter. I suppose that keeps the skiers happy—good for them. We are in a small city, Bozeman, some 100 miles north of Wyoming. Wait for this. It has a ballet company and the symphony. We might arrive back in San Diego quite cultured. The beauty of Montana captivates us or, at least this area does. You have heard us mention beauty so often. However, when you see it, enjoy it. We have decided to put down temporary roots for at least two more days or so in Bozeman but we hope longer. We also moved accommodation because we found something more suitable. People might think it is painful moving so often. However, we are used to it by now. Our editor carries all the heavy bags and bins and we hold the door open to make it easy for her. The system is satisfactory, we think. Today was incredible. The bears didn’t get us but the weather did. We handle the we...