Lazarow World-Hike-About

As we wander about the world, a process of discovery occurs daily, even more often. So much is happening about us, most of which we are not aware of, unfortunately. Nevertheless, for the few things we do notice and observe and at times participate within, we are extremely grateful. What a magnificent world surrounds us. While we understand there are many unfortunate people barely surviving in the world, we wonder why many others who have the opportunity to be forces for good choose instead to encourage chaos and misery. Despite these negative distractions, we seek to pursue our passions and find our purpose, hopefully, without hurting anyone. Stand-off at Dodge or is that Little Big Horn? More tranquility, as the animals cover the plains in late afternoon. Less tranquility. The mountain in the background is 'Platberg'. We ascended it from the other side in Harrismith, the following week. Words fail us as the sun makes a bold statement at sunset. Even ...

The scenes in this section are viewed from two hikes undertaken when we stayed at the fabulous Drakensberg Retreat, close to Bergville. Sitting on the patio, a person is able to view the magnificent range of the same name from the Free State in the north to Champagne Castle in the south. Jen walks along the edge. Quite beautiful at sunset. Eland comes thundering past us...we nearly jumped to a record high as it sounded like the hoofbeats at the finishing post of a racecourse. A different sort of sunset during a threatening storm. The academic studying future ideas for Hike-about or, was it the form for the Wednesday races? Serene but there's action under the surface or in fact, from above. Note the buttress protruding on the range, the Sentinel. She's out the starting blocks in near on 100 degree weather and nothing can catch her. Obviously, that's why they have a big cooling pool down there. On Razor Edge trail, looking down and...

Mount Horeb viewed from the previous day's hike up another mountain. Our approach was from the extreme left. Mount Horeb in Clarens, Free State, South Africa. What a treat. Who could resist the challenge. We researched the hike/climb and found it sketchy. Nevertheless, Dawn, a kindred spirit and owner of the apartment we booked, gave us a few tips on how to reach the trailhead. We arrived at a gated community and were allowed to enter after some discussion. Wrong place. We left after twenty minutes and headed to the adjoining gated property. Unfortunately, we were denied entry. After a friendly chat with the guards, the office manager and a communication from the head office, we departed, unhappy but set off for a local nature reserve, our backup plan. It turned out a terrific hike with good views of surrounding mountains and the town. Meantime , Dawn called around and found a farmer who would let us make the ascent from his property. She decided not to fight with the c...

Taking a peek through parts of the electronic 'scrap book': Kenmo Lake, Himeville, South Africa, (salute to Elsa and Derryl) How can Death Valley, California be so attractive? Climbing at Otter Trail. In clouds, Machu Picchu, Peru. 'Birthday Girl' in Tucson, Arizona. Iceland. Sierra Nevada, California, at sunset. Sani Pass, Lesotho. Good light at Bryce Canyon, Utah. No ice in Iceland. Dune running, Kelso, California. Sunset at Lake Mead ... no wonder we love the place. Approaching peak of Mount Woodson, Poway, California. Jen en route to Andorra's highest, Pic Comapedrosa. A view into Arizona from Black Mountain, Nevada, at sunrise. Peaking in New Zealand. The distant ruins of Choquirero, Peru, as we approach from above. 'It ain't heavy, it's my backpack' on Tongariro Circuit. 'Drives me wild', Patagonia, Argentina, at sunrise. One autumn in West...