Lazarow World-Hike-About

In overcast weather, the coloring developed when we moved to a different set of positions. Another Andorran lake positioned at over 7,000 feet altitude. Catching the rock walls reflecting. This is our second visit to the little principality surrounded by its protectors, France and Spain. There are obviously many visitors from these countries and we understand why. Ostensibly, we come to the country, more particularly, Andorra La Vella, the biggest parish of the seven, to purchase duty free items like perfumes, liquor and I forget what else. While we're here, we usually decide why not have a hike or two to fill time. Last year we were supposed to visit for five or six days and stayed and extra five. We wanted to stay longer but then it would have meant missing our flight from Barcelona. It was a close call. This time, we decided on twenty-nine days, a nice round number. For the end of the trip, we had reserved four days in the mountains northwest of Madrid. Last Fr...

We had not seen a sunrise in the principality because it takes place very early (huh!) and with the high mountain ranges close by, the sun is blocked easily. We identified a place not hiked previously that we considered might provide the sights sought. After waking at 4:40am, we traveled to Grau Roig, a hotel and parking lot in the Grandvalira Ski area. Our car was the only one in motion until we reached the boundary where we were joined by another vehicle. The plan was a good one or so it seemed. However, as we were unfamiliar with the land and we would be walking through the wilds (no trail), it being dark did not augur well. I may be the dummy but why was the editor following me? (We'd like to welcome the Russian viewers to our blog (the largest viewing block, recently): " теплый прием приветствия " The theme of this hike was a sunrise in Andorra, the Grandvalira Ski area. Time approximately 6.25am at peak. Grandvalira at about 5:30am one fine morning. The ...

An essay of this exciting experience follows after the main selection of photographs: Seventy minutes up the trail and a splinter of light shines on the back mountains. Nature was becoming a little wild and erratic, the town of Ordino below. 'Life couldn't be better', so portrays the editor's face. Weather great and the peak just ahead. One of the finest sights that we've seen, following the first hail storm at the top. Earlier, before 'losing' a dear partner and less valuable editor. A view from the peak looking mostly south. The town of Ordino is visible but about to be pummeled. Guess who else? Earlier, the editor called for a 'smoke' break as the first of five false peaks appears ahead. Heck, I miss the Cokes. A view from the peak toward the south, weather not 'improving' although the trail looks clear. In case editor asked, needed proof of reaching peak. Still optimistic about a breakthroug...