Lazarow World-Hike-About

A few years ago, we hiked the other way around, that is, from McGregor to a little before Greyton and returned. It was a very pleasant experience and so we tried it from Greyton this time. It was equally enjoyable, if not more so. Soon after our last hike, a South African viewed the blog and wrote some fine words to us regarding how impressed he was with the scenery. We concur; it's a place filled with delightful covering of flora. We walked twelve miles up, in and through the canyon, visited a waterfall tucked away on a cliff, swam in the freezing pond below while absorbing the sights which included large and high mountains bathing and covered in clouds throughout the day. The weather seems to be heavily influenced in this mountainous region by these giants which resulted in rain, partial sunshine, heavy winds and both hot and cold weather. The day following, the rain smashed any remnants of a drought. The distance from the one town to the other is about 60 miles by road bu...

In a city like Cape Town, a person can do two hikes within fourteen hours of each other because the trails lead out from town. It's very convenient, attractive and challenging. Just for the record, it's not compulsory though. After action on the slopes, a little calming at Sea Point. Hanging around the devil while Lion's Head whimpers below. From Devil's Peak, a rock with a view of the greater Cape Town region. The editor powers along as she approaches the real steep section. From one peak to another (Table Mountain). Cape (down)Town below, Green Point Stadium at rear. "My left foot"—original footing from the movie. A mountain below that gave us some perspective. Two sweaty but satisfied friends. Opening the telephoto from the peak. Green Point stadium, one of the venues of 2010 World Cup Soccer Tournament. Liked the haze over the mountains...ignore the foreground, it's only noise. Cheers, Jen...

After four days in Johannesburg with Mom, she sent us packing, heading for the Mother City. It's no wonder they call it the fairest cape of them all. We were weary following two inter-continental flights, both without or very little sleep respectively. Imagine how tired the plane must have been; at least we sat in our seats and did...nothing. The exciting news is that our younger son, Robbie, proposed marriage to Shelby who apparently accepted without, it seems, much hesitation. Smart woman! For those who once lived in Cape Town, we imagine some of the pictures will bring back fond memories...it is a beautiful city. On the way back from peak above, the late sun shines on the black rock, turning it golden. The editor goes ballistic...No! That should be vertical. Over-the-top on Table Mountain as viewed from Lion's Head. (Note the cable-car on the way up or down.) Cable station extends on right corner. "Hey Jen, this is not as high as you think....

Our first hike back in San Diego was wonderful for a number of reasons. The first being Jenni's near recovery from her recent fall. She moved up the mountain at a vigorous pace which augurs well for the future. We did not run down this time as her head is not ready for the 'bouncing' or vibration. Apparently, after her fall, she believes her brains are a little loose in her head...that's what it felt like after the unfortunate incident. At least, one of us has a set of brains although they might not be attached too firmly...a little unhinged you might think. A 'peak bird' on Mount Woodson at sunrise. Another 'bird' post sunrise on the peak, facing east. One of Woodson's high spots on the eastern side. Clouds blanket the canyon. Moments before the sun rises above the mountains. 'Far be it for me to point a finger at anyone'...'Hmm! So what the heck are you doing?' Cheers, Jenni and Jeffrey ...

As we prepare for Hike-about 26, a trip to the African continent, we invite you to enjoy a few of the many available sights from a region that we found beyond our dreams. We mentioned before that should someone have said the part of Nevada we visited and hiked is one of the most attractive regions, we might have laughed, some years ago. Now we humbly admit how wrong we were. The Mojave desert, together with its mountains, colors and textures not forgetting the incredible Lake Mead, is a place of great beauty that lifts the soul, certainly in the cooler months. From Black Mountain, Boulder City, Nevada looking into Arizona at sunset. Turn up the volume, click on the arrow and then the icon (lower right corner) for a full screen. Cheers, Jenni and Jeffrey

A view from the top, the other side of the city of Summerlin, NV. The route we took for the climb is as viewed, not the paths but directly up. A tight development some 2,000 feet below. A closer view of the editor in action. "Hi Guys." Early days on the Ventana Canyon Trail in Tucson. Anthem trail in Henderson, a secondary hike near Black Mountain, returning from the towers. The picture, one of my favorites, depicts the beauty and contrasts of the Mojave Desert providing additional perspective of its size and variety of scenes, and where Jen fits into it. It appears wherever one is in that region, Las Vegas is always visible. Nearing the trailhead on our return following the Summerlin climb. Early stage of the Romero Pools hike, Catalina Park, Tucson, approximately 1,200 feet. Straying off trail on the Ventana Canyon hike proved to be a bad idea, prickly and slippery. Romero Pools in Catalina State Park, Tucson, saving ...