Lazarow World-Hike-About

I can touch, hey Gaga? Who has more joy? 1-2-3 heave, ho! During our ‘holiday’ in San Diego, we are ‘resting’ as we prepare for the next leg of Hike-About. We hope we survive more ‘legs’ than a centipede has—it is a wonderful adventuring concept. Meanwhile, we are enjoying our cute granddaughter immensely. Off we went, heading to the San Diego Zoo. Ellie made it a most enjoyable experience. Some of the highlights of a zoo with a near-two year old are: Can we have a playdate, Gaga? The petting area, where one is able to touch and stroke the goats, is a good starting point. It sets the tone for the rest of the visit. If Ellie could talk, we think she might list her highlights as follows: Struggling to open the faucet, after leaving the kiddies’ area, was a challenge she would not relinquish until she succeeded. Thereafter, she wanted not only clean hands but…wrists, arms, sleeves and the rest of her body. A faucet with a challenging opening mechanism is a great toy. Perhaps the ...

The Editor is home--back on the Rocks Two weeks in San Diego and we’re doing fine although the pace is slowing. We set out on Thursday afternoon, after a full day’s work for a change, heading east. Approximately 20 miles from the ocean are some very attractive mountains, covered with rocks and greenery. Good rainfall and even snow (at altitude) in the area has worked wonders for the plant life. Iron Mountain has sentimental value for us, especially for the partner with iron in the body. Six days before the hip-replacement, we hiked to the top and wondered why we were undertaking the procedure. We knew exactly why. However, sometimes we like to ask these questions so that we can think about it and of course, have something to say. Romona Dam nestled in rugged mountains Three months post-procedure, we again hiked the three miles to the peak and felt particularly good about the result. Whereas the emotional feeling has passed, we enjoyed being out on a winter’s day in San Diego where ...