Lazarow World-Hike-About

It's possible to visit African states and come away with many different perspectives. For instance, in South Africa there are modern cities that replicate whatever is available in major western cities. Conversely, on the outskirts of the big cities, people reside in towns that are so poor and rundown that the contrast of the two leaves a person confused and with reason to feel downcast. Then there is a third type of region (one of many), which shows the African culture of the rural areas ('in the sticks') not frequently visited that melds old Africa with aspects of the modern world. We've included a couple of pictures at the end which try to capture this particular time and zone. We believe this image gives one an idea of the immaculate Royal Natal National Park. One of a variety of the many proteas of South Africa. Another perspective of the Sentinel, approximately 3,000 feet above our location. A reverse position of above photo...from the top (T...

Our granddaughter, Ellie, has been asking her parents for a dog for years. We've already had about 4 pre-namings. Our latest scheme or conspiracy goes as follows: Jenni and I will buy a dog. We'll then realize that wherever we stay in San Diego won't allow dogs to board. In addition, as we travel frequently, we'll have to ask Natalie to keep the dog which of course is for the kiddies' sake. At that stage, the kids will be happy, Mom and Dad will have to take care of the dog and Jenni and I will be happy because someone is looking after our dog and we'll be even happier because the kids are happy. Overall, everyone will be happy except one person which is not bad odds. Who can ever underestimate the world's greatest conspiracy, the one between grandchildren and grandparents against...Guess Who? To be grammatically correct, should that rather read "Guess whom?" At last. We finally discovered what that gadget on the wall is for. And we tho...