Lazarow World-Hike-About

Overlooking Lake Poway from above Ramona lake. In our last hike of the year, we matched the previous walk up and beyond Ramona lake in Blue Sky Preserve but this time, climbing higher. (See blog before). The previous hike took place during the morning in good light but not near sunrise. The latter hike occurred in the mid-to-late afternoon, giving us the opportunity to view the contrast. Besides wonderful views, the climb is quite intense and amounts to a great workout, with additional opportunities to view the wildlife, as well as snack on an orange picked from a tree in the wilds. Sure beats cold storage. It's quite remarkable that as soon as one hits the trail, a different feeling overcomes a person or at least these two people. We used to walk daily along the sidewalks in the 'old days'. It's such a different experience in the mountains that the only commonality seems to be movement of the legs. Once a person gets into the wilds, generally, it is as if one is...

One of many perspectives of Ramona lake, Poway. On Christmas day , we went walking in what could easily have been mistaken for the southern hemisphere. After a wet week, the sun shone brightly in San Diego although the temperature at commencement of the hike was in the mid-forties. Thereafter, it got warmer, aided in large part because of the sharp rise to reach lake level, followed by a rock scramble and thereafter, a further climb to new ground. We were taken aback as we explored some of the lower mountains around Mount Woodson. We came across both orange and avocado groves, very large houses tucked away in the mountains above Poway as well as both stirring and tranquil sights. When one goes a little off the beaten track while keeping eyes open, it is interesting what confronts one. From height, the views of the dam wall and Ramona lake were wonderful; reflections further assisted by some cloud and ideal light, for that time of the day, rounded off a memorable walk. Perhaps ...

Our vacation is getting a little 'long in the tooth'. Click on arrow to listen to Brian C Murray singing "Knocking on Heaven's Door.": Mount Olympus, Greece. Heading to Pinnacle peak and 'trouble' near Mount Rainier, Washington. Mauna Kea peak overlooks the ocean and other volcanoes, Hawaii. On the way up to Ben Lomond peak, South Island, New Zealand. Heading toward Kristinartindar peak, along a glacier, Iceland. Wheeler Peak, New Mexico's highest. Tongarriro Crossing, New Zealand. On the way to Comapedrosa, Andorra's highest. Roy's Peak, Wanaka, New Zealand. Olympic National Park, Washington, USA. "Charity", South Sister, Oregon...a little less than 5,000 feet elevation gain. Robert's Point overlooking Franz Josef glacier, New Zealand. The Sentinel, Drakensberg, South Africa. A view from Wheeler Peak, New Mexico. 'More than a leap of faith'. At leas...