On May 29th, 2010, we set off on a journey that, without any fear of contradiction, has had a remarkable
effect on our lives. In fact, were we to introduce a little hyperbole (if such a concept can be reduced),
Hike-about has changed our lives. Without going into any detail, although we believe in showbiz
they say: 'Read the book', it has been a lifestyle like no other.
Rather than keep usurping excerpts from our manuscript, we thought we would publish a dozen pictures
that capture some of the scenes we have had the pleasure and privilege to view. We can't remember
a more difficult task—the selection of a mere few from so many. We extended the list by a few and
then another few and realized we still omitted favorites. Then we gave up. Only photographs taken
less than two years ago were chosen. We hope you enjoy them at least half as much as we do.
We would be remiss in not thanking, unfortunately not by name, so many of you who have been a source
of knowledge, encouragement, amusement and even admonishment, when necessary. Of course, the editor
needs to be put in her place from time-to-time. (Rather you than me.)
Two ill hikers on Machu Picchu Mountain Peak (over 10,000 feet), the city of ruins 2,000 feet below, Peru.
Dawn at Keurboomstrand, Cape, South Africa.
From Grandview Mountain towards Lake Wanaka, New Zealand.
On Table Mountain, Sierra Nevada, California.
Antelope Canyon, Page, Arizona.
Selfoss, Iceland.
Oahu, Hawaii at dawn.
Mount Salkantay, Andes, Peru.
Jenni about to summit Angels Landing, Zion National Park, Utah.
Manapouri, South Island, New Zealand.
The Sentinel, Mont-aux-Sources, Drakensberg, South Africa.
Looking down onto the ruins of Machu Picchu, Peru.
Partial golden sunset in Grindelwald, Switzerland.
Part of trail to Observation Point, Zion National Park, Utah.
Peak of Mount Sulur, Akureyri, Iceland.
Chains on Mont-aux-Sources heading towards Tugela Falls, Drakensberg, South Africa.
Sunrise in KwaZulu-Natal viewed from Lesotho.
Mount Tallac reflects, South Tahoe, California.
Diversion from Sliding Sands Trail, Haleakala, Maui, Hawaii.
Godavoss, Iceland.
Cloud parting allows sun to shine on Kepler Mountains, New Zealand.
Kiluawea Crater, Hawaii.
Mesquite Flats, Death Valley, California.
Dawn on Kepler Mountains, New Zealand.
Falling snow on peak of Seefeld Spitze, Austria.
Nesjavellir, Iceland.
Tongariro Crossing, North Island, New Zealand.
Sunset from Iron Mountain, San Diego
Peak of Mount Tallac, South Tahoe, California.
Tre Croci to Vendelli, Dolomites, Italy.
Peak of Mount Dewar, South Island, New Zealand.
Skaftafellsjokull (Glacier), Iceland
Desert scene, Joshua Tree, California.
Sunset at Lake Powell, Page, Arizona.
A view from peak of Mount Dana, Yosemite National Park, California.
Dawn at Kenmo Lake, Himeville, South Africa.
Below Koko Head, Oahu, Hawaii.
From Mount Eisenhower (miles distant)- Bretton Woods, New Hampshire.
Bright Angel Trail, Grand Canyon, Arizona.
Cheers,
Jenni and Jeffrey
2 comments:
OMG is all I can say. And... please please publish a coffee table book. Lots of love, adie
Hi Jeffrey and Jenni, thank you so much for the book and "the best" chocolate from South Africa. I will enjoy them to the fullest. Places you have traveled to are spectacular and make me want to explore. Have a great Memorial weekend and I will see both of you at the gym. Cheers!
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