Lazarow World-Hike-About

Kozjac Gorge, Slovenia. Svinjak Peak from ground-level. (Slovenia) From the peak of above photo. Triglav, the highest. Lake Bled. Jenni below Vogel Peak. A very attractive country...aren't they all. Cheers, Jenni and Jeffrey

This finally closes the trip covering a little of Nevada, a bit more of Idaho and much more of Utah. It's probably fair to state that the depth of nature's impact on landscapes, formations, colors, variation and a whole host of other criteria is limitless within the United States and more particularly, the western states. Jen rises. Overpowering mountains to the fore, magnificent covered peaks in the background. Flowers were and are outstanding. Ground cover is gorgeous. Her body posture is suggesting 'she's puzzled we're not there yet'. Cheers, Jenni and Jeffrey

A hike up to another of Salt Lake City's numerous alpine lakes. Most seem to 'float' at about 9,000 feet, usually with hiking elevation gains of 2,000 to 3,000 feet, this one being over 2,700 feet. Some of the track is testing but the destination point is rewarding. This hike and endpoint, includes two other lakes, Florence and Lillian, both adding to pleasure. The whole experience, complemented by the surrounding mountains, the deep valley and the different rock formations proved superb. The tranquility reflects off the water. Did some painting in our spare moments. Contrasting formations Cheers, Jenni and Jeffrey

Bell Falls, the flow beyond it. Hilldale, Utah. Hilldale, Utah. Cheers, Jenni and Jeffrey

The contrast between the northern and southern parts of Utah reveals more about artificial political boundaries than geographic aspects of states. (This is most obvious on the Utah-Arizona border where man has separated almost identical land formations.) The northern region of Utah has high mountains, thick vegetation and water. The latter is semi-desert with landscapes of unusual formations and, colors comprising hues of red, burnt orange, yellow and browns, amongst others. It's fascinating and provides the viewer and explorer an opportunity to experience multi-facets of nature in a single state. Were Utah an independent country, this variety would be even more useful as one could experience it without the need for a passport and visa. Telephoto from Grandeur Peak brings in downtown SLC. From the peak, we enjoy a partial Salt Lake. From Grandeur Peak, Jenni eyes the 'brutal' Mount Olympus, reached 4 day's earlier. The growth is a little thick in t...

From time-to-time, people have asked which is the best hike, the best country or location, the most exciting incident not forgetting best meal, we have undertaken Huh! We do remember a chocolate éclair some 8 years ago...pardon us. One woman asked Jenni where she has her hair done? Hmm! Never wishing or even considering being rude, should a visit to the beauty salon while on the trails be a priority, then I'm afraid the rugged part of nature might not be for that type of person. Returning to the preface about best sights, hikes and places, we (I) often look through some of the photographs. I sometimes try to choose my favorite 5 and find in no time the number reaches fifty and that's soon after beginning. By that time, I usually give up. Mood is also a determinant and of course bias. At times, the camera and lack of competence behind it fails to capture the real beauty that the eye and mind beholds. Sometimes, the camera may even exaggerate the result although this does no...