Lazarow World-Hike-About

One wonders why there's a need for fireworks displays, light shows and other man-made illumination of the night skies when all one has to do is raise one's eyes, at least twice a day. Of course, should one be able to attain height, the views become even more spectacular. Shimmering on the ocean surface This has been a tough week. We find that two ways to cope with stress and difficulty is to climb to high places and obtain a different perspective. Should the clouds and sun cooperate, then so much the better. The other method is to surround oneself with young children. They have the means to change one's perspective for the better. Last week, a man we did not know that well but sufficiently to realize he was a gentleman, a scholar and above all else, a 'mensch', left this world. To put it bluntly, they don't make them like that anymore. Modern societies, in our opinion, are far worse for not placing importance on honor, 'face' and gentle s...

Hard to beat sunrises and sunsets in San Diego. Jenni peaks after 6 miles. Layers of mountains viewed from El Cajon Peak. We undertook a few hikes this week, a wonderful one with son, Robbie and friend, Sean. However, there isn’t a hike in the county, in our opinion, that matches the challenge of El Cajon Mountain. At 12 miles round-trip, 4,000 feet cumulative gain and wonderful views, it is tough, rugged in places, involves some scrambling and has many ups-and-downs. One climbs towards four peaks and then down again before the final ascent, adding in the extra altitude gain. In near perfect weather, we were thankful for the enthusiasm we felt about hiking early, grateful in facing the challenge and even more appreciative returning to car feeling strong. It is always a boon when the car starts, too. What a great Thanksgiving Day! Sitting at the peak of El Cajon Mountain Finding the gap. A day of ups and downs, literally. With permission of our editor, we ...