Lazarow World-Hike-About

Peering over cliff at school of barking seals   A view as we approach the last part of the trail before climbing again Editor pops up as she gets away from iron-oxide rocks (I think). One of the many ups before going down again At last, we finally got to a trail after leaving Mom and heading towards Port Elizabeth, the windy city of South Africa. We are through with flying for a while, especially after having our hips felt by a number of groping males, at airports. We have an idea what some women have to deal with when males misbehave. Funnily enough, when we walked through the metal detector at Johannesburg International Airport, it did not buzz. We know not what to make of it. There was a woman security officer on duty; perhaps when she saw us coming through she may well have decided against a search for the funny looking guy with the editor. Who knows? Nevertheless, this lapse in security did not stop us enjoying another good flight with British Airways. The pilot put...

Sun setting off the coast of England   On a wing and a prayer Something is odd when one finds there is more adventure lately on the plane than climbing the mountains (Heaven forbid). Nevertheless, it seems to be the case. We set off together with British Airways (formerly the world’s favorite airline), just beating Zimbabwe National in a tight race. The pilot, again showing the spirit of a past era when the British were colonizing much of the world, found new land on Thursday morning. It was an interesting discovery because we were on a non-stop flight to London. Yet we landed in St. Johns, Newfoundland, Canada. The reason for popping in unexpectedly is that after we reached the Atlantic Ocean, one of the passengers developed a fear of either flying or being above so much water. The pilot turned the plane around and put it down on a partly covered tarmac of snow and ice with strong winds prevailing. Fortunately, the passenger looked reasonably well when they wheeled him o...

Batiquitos Lagoon from Denk Mountain peak, again Another sunset over the Pacific Catalina Island holding on to the sun a little longer “We can’t leave for South Africa until Wednesday,” our editor mentioned in passing. “And why’s that?” We inquired, taken by surprise. “I need to view another sunset,” her curt reply. Well, that bowled us over. This is the same person who said she was bored with the sun’s action in the early morning and late afternoon, a mere ten days ago. We never asked of her feelings during the rest of the day, we admit. We, being a person not wishing to create a scene nor unwilling to partake in the odd hike or two, for the sake of peace in the home, concurred. Off we went to hike up Denk Tank Mountain again (What an attractive name.) This time we took the direct route, not a trail, avoiding the switchbacks—it goes through the bush and is steep. The time just before the sun takes the final dip Neglecting the other side for a moment or tw...

Batiquitos Lagoon entering the Pacific Ocean Click on photo to enlarge, leave as is for text and captions We discovered the concept of solar energy. Just join those cables to the sun. Simple. They don't call us 'bright sparks' for nothing. Dawn breaks, reflects off Discovery Lake “Have you hidden our socks?” We asked our editor as life’s steady pace began to pick up quite smartly while preparing for a long distance trip to the wilds of Africa du Sud. The French name tickles us, so we took the opportunity to use it. Who doesn’t like a good laugh? Back to the socks. Seems like a silly question to have asked our editor particularly because when we look in her closet, there never seems to be a shortage of clothing. Knowing she has a full wardrobe provides us with comfort—we know the family money (limited) is well spent. At this rate, she may even need another backpack to accommodate the overflow. Why would she need our socks? A good question, thank you for asking. Th...

Late fall in Poway, San Diego County Some exciting cloud movements to the south-east. Is that 'Captain Dudley' in his plane? A perspective from the peak as weather improves, facing west Our editor is pleased to be in San Diego for a rest. Good for her. Then tell us why, when we hiked to the peak of Mount Woodson this morning, she decided to run down the mountain. It was impressive but not restful. When one of the young hikers climbing the great-workout-Woodson shouted, "Stand back: Trail runners coming down," we were rather impressed when we realized she was referring to us. It had a nice ring to it. Of course, our knees and some muscles are not going to be as impressed as we. Rock-spider goes climbing, takes the gap Quiet calm at the surface After reaching the top, checking out storm clouds and wondering how to climb down Although winter has arrived officially, there are still autumn colors remaining in Poway. We noticed some beautiful scenes while ...