Lazarow World-Hike-About

This is the first in a new series which we have termed " Peak-Pics-Peek ". Rather than display our usual selection, more than ten photographs each blog, we thought we'd show a maximum of four. The idea is to provide some highlights of a region in general and the hike, in particular. As we have struggled with the concept of circulating viewers by email (although we have nevertheless undertaken it), we believe those wishing to receive our limited perspective of the world's beauty, need only link to the blog whenever the need arises, if ever. Because far fewer photographs and text will be published, the "Peak-Pics-Peek" will be updated every second day, perhaps 3 times per week. (We will update the blog in the original manner (full set of photographs) from time-to-time. We are most grateful to a core of viewers who have inspired and motivated us and provided thoughtful and interesting perspectives, always keeping us on our toes. This has contributed to o...

We took a couple of short hikes and once again were rewarded with the consistency of the southern part of the state—it's always attractive, colorful and provides joy and challenges wherever one visits. In this region, surprisingly, we came across past volcanic action although it occurred long before we were twinkles in our parents' eyes....maybe, even further back as we are not that old...depending upon whom you ask. Flower and volcano power. 'Up, up and away' at the amphitheater. Raw scenes of beauty. Reminds us of a scene from the 'old days' of an open road. Nice backdrop, eh? On the way down in a strong wind Jen returns from a visit to the top and from out of the crater. 'Dormant' on a volcano, a more eloquent word than lazy. A view from the top of the volcano Jen returning faster than the flow of water. Cheers, Jenni and Jeffrey