Lazarow World-Hike-About

Late afternoon in dune country Softly, softly. We are fortunate to meet entertaining and good people on the mountains and in small towns along our paths. Each provides a different perspective from what one is comfortable with or to which a person is accustomed. This is a facet that adds to life. We think it's what growth is partly about. We've noticed how fixed so many of us are in our behavior. While the way we perform functions may be correct, efficient and comfortable, it is not necessarily the only avenue available. We think that's where people from different backgrounds and cultures may enhance our outlook and approach to life. Without pursuing this angle further, suffice to say, it's easy to determine how prejudices arise as we limit our perspectives and look inwards. It's a fascinating topic, particularly as we trace our history and follow the path we have taken (not trails) and ascertain our thinking and actions along the way. Would we have ac...

Thirty minutes into the hike we notice it's more formidable than anticipated. Climbing is tough and the descent is worse. City of Henderson below the foothills. The rewards always outweigh the struggles...and by a wide margin. A view of Las Vegas from the peak (City of Henderson). A highlight of Las Vegas from the peak of Red Mountain, at sunrise (Boulder City). Fortification Hill in Arizona seen from the peak - a distinctive mountain. (See below) Fortification Hill, behind the 'Big Horn' in the distance, viewed from Black Mountain, Boulder City, Nevada. Lava Butte, outside Las Vegas, from Black Mountain, Henderson. Sitting on Lava Butte, after determining our own trail. A prickly pair on a rough trail. The Frenchman (left) and Lava Butte again. A scene from the Frenchman, Las Vegas. Homeward bound, following a very tricky section. Cheers, Jenni and Jeffrey

Take a look to the right and kindly click on the image to view our recently published novel, if you have a moment. The reviews are few but those received have lifted the spirits. Back to sloping snow...not easy. Taking the 'high' road in Death Valley. When I say a hike is a great one, some people take it with a pinch of salt. It's called a credibility issue. I cannot help but like most of what we do. On the other hand, Jennifer is rather fussy—actually, stingy with her praise for the mountains and hikes. Thus, when she could not stop praising the hike of some 3 hours duration spent entirely along the ridges above Golden Canyon in Death Valley, I was taken aback. It also was a good lesson for me to finally understand what 'credibility' means. The experience, like most, has two distinct facets, the hiking, climbing and scrambling while the other aspect involves the visual side. Of course, there are many other parts to being out in these exciting zones...

Fascinating nature. Calm waters of the Colorado River. Who can 'out showoff', Jen? I wonder. Making a fuss over her easiest ladder climb. (Should you be so kind as to send her an email of congratulations, it would be nice.) "A FASHION STATEMENT": Never professed to be a leader in fashion although I may have been 'wrong'. Two-tone long pants cut-offs rolled up in a 'French style'. Better than high-fashion jeans with holes in them, I might suggest. I think I just alienated many women...oops. While on the subject, I remember when 'bell-bottoms' were in fashion. I hope I don't have to explain the concept to the youngsters. Anyway, it turns out just after the fashion trend reached its peak and was entering a rapid decline, I discovered bell-bottoms. I really enjoyed wearing this modern garment and in fact, I became quite distinctive--if distinctive means I stood out as no one else wore them. Thus far, I have yet to ...