Lazarow World-Hike-About

In one of our truly brilliant moves, we left the crampons in the car. Brilliant, indeed! Trapped in a bowl. A spectacular hike and position. A person has to ask the question even though he or she may not wish to know the answer or worse, find the thought disheartening or even depressing. Obviously, these situations arise constantly throughout life as they should. Many of them important, while others are frivolous or just passing humor. Our question appears to be on the humorous side until one considers it seriously. For, should it be important, involving core aspects of one's life, then surely it's vital. As we write this, another thought flashes across the mind. So now there are two of them—as if one was not enough of an issue. The latter thought is the old adage: 'What is the meaning of life?' Who has not asked the question? More importantly, who knows the answer and above that, does anyone live according to such understanding. The first question, whi...

I wonder who's smarter? (Our grandson Benny, strutting.) Benny on the way. Still wondering who's smarter … this time it may be an easier guess. Cheers, Jenni and Jeffrey

This blog is dedicated to Doug Morton of Pietermaritzburg, South Africa: a gentleman, a man of letters and one of our motivators. Thank you, Doug! We count our blessings that we met you, which was in Himeville, South Africa, 4 or 5 years ago. Hiding in the bushes and then flees … almost impossible not to disturb these alert birds.                                                                                                               ...

It's fascinating. In fact, it's more than that. How is it possible that each period on the trails, in the mountains, the forests or any natural place, the day differs from the previous occasion? Each moment reveals surprises, secrets, revelations of the mystique and beauty of our planet. It goes without saying that variables such as the weather, including the sun, moon and other elements assist by enhancing differences. Bearing the latter comment in mind, our point is not that these elements are the only causation of variation in nature, specifically, the sights and experiences from/on the trails. No, not at all. There are a myriad of differences throughout the natural world we witness as we proceed. To top it all, in the earlier days we always wondered whether we would see something special on our hike of that day. Now we don't have to think about it. It's a given. Each day we will see new sights. What a treat, a blessing … a miracle? Mount Olympus, elevation ga...