Lazarow World-Hike-About

As we head to (may already be in) Nepal, we thought we'd post a few blogs of some highlights, automatically (2-week intervals). We don't think we'll post any current/local photographs until our return. Jenni has promised she's not going to 'run up' Everest with me tailing after her which is a big relief. Farewell and may we all be safe and healthy. Click on arrow to listen to Brian C Murray singing "Knocking on Heaven's Door.": Mount Olympus, Greece. Preparing for Nepal...thinking maybe it might be more comfortable going to Naples. Training for Nepal in San Diego ... sea-level versus...'what did you say the altitude is?' The Gliderport, San Diego...running up (away) from the nudist beach below. Everyone's favorite, Antelope Canyon (lower), Arizona. Heading to Pinnacle peak and 'trouble' near Mount Rainier, Washington. Departing from Refugio Jakob, San Carlos Bariloche, Argentina. Grampians, Ea...

A memory and strong impression of a desert scene that will remain with us...we hope. The blessing of rain brings out the colors, growth and washing of rocks and boulders. A long view from a peak in the Mojave desert of Laughlin, Nevada, perhaps 20 miles. Across the Colorado River, a tiny part of the water protruding mid-left, is Bullhead City, Arizona. A person can gamble in the casinos of Nevada, such as in Laughlin below. The buildings in the photograph are essentially casinos. However, no casinos are allowed in Arizona or California as it is an illegal activity. Nevertheless, on Indian reservations situate in both Arizona and California, casinos are permitted which makes gambling legal. Therefore, you can gamble in casinos in Arizona and California. "Have you got that?" We suppose we could go on publishing many fresh photographs from the last trip but it's time to move on to the next one, which promises to be a little different from anything we've und...

At sunrise, a flock flying south reflect off the rising sun alongside Lake Powell and Glen Canyon Dam, Page, AZ. A very special couple, Joanne and Ron Allegretto from Vancouver, whom we met in Palm Desert 6-7 years ago, made a comment that we thought both interesting and perceptive. Following their observation and the fact that we spent much time pursuing the Colorado River on this trip and on many other hikes over the years, decided to publish some pictures which we term, "Touched by the Great Colorado River—a tribute to it and its tributaries." Far be it for us to profess to have teachable knowledge about the River and other topics; nevertheless, it's nice to share experiences that might inform and at the same time, entertain. Over the years we've developed an affinity for places, those in the wilds in particular. Why has it occurred: Who knows? We do realize that whether it be the Colorado River, The Sentinel in South Africa, Vihren Peak in Bulgaria and m...