Lazarow World-Hike-About

Jenni is missing overseas adventures tremendously. I could say the same thing easily. The next best thing is to revisit some of the places pictorially. Most places fascinate us, if not all, so at random I chose Slovenia for Jen to enjoy. Without any doubt, I'll cherish the sights and memories as much as her. A large selection of photographs is displayed although it includes at most, two from nearly each hike. (For the record, tough task to beat the Western United States.) Italian border to the right. Jenni sits during a break. Not yet at the peak of this unique shaped mountain and stiff climb. Only feet to go to reach Vogel's sister peak. Trig Peak comes into view, one fine early morning. Steep, sharp climbs provide magnificent views from height. Some testing slopes. The renowned Lake Bled. More than a cooling off period in a delightful place after a wonderful hike. Ahem! Meet...

This was another area unknown to us until recently. One of the exciting aspects of Hike-About is discovery, particularly, places off the beaten-track rather than well frequented national and state parks. Don't get us wrong. Many of the parks are magnificent and others terrific but during the season, it can be trying when trying for peace and serenity. On this latest trip in the Eastern Sierras including the Desolation Wilderness, and other parts near Lake Tahoe, both in California and Nevada, we came across some gems. Most of the destinations were tucked away up steep slopes on mountains and often culminating in alpine lakes. We certainly could not estimate the number of treasures one can feast upon in a short period. Rough mountains, steep slopes. In the background, sits Pyramid Peak, Mount Ralston and Tallac, climbs made from the other side. Ditto. Not yet half-way. Some interesting opportunities on volcanic rock. A particularly good path in this section a...

We returned from a 7-mile city walk/hike in San Diego in weather that was both balmy and extremely hot. Because of the scenes on our walk, it triggered thoughts of my brother Mark, affectionately known as Punks, for reasons unknown. However, he’s happy with the ‘pet-name’ and so are all who like him…both of them. It also brought Mario Baptista into the picture, a man introduced to me by Punks some forty years ago. Mario is a rare person: a gentleman, kind, honorable and a true friend. Two youngsters, especially at the time of the story, are our children Gavin and Natalie, aged 8 and 6 respectively. The first incident took place in Johannesburg in January 1988 at which time, a main character, Jenni, was with child. (Some may know that is one of my favorite phrases…so what.) Robert, at the time, was in utero. Apparently, he was the shy type but fortunately, not claustrophobic. (Continues at end) As always, one comes upon these without warning. We think he had a silencer fitted to his...

Alpine Lake hunting. At times, it seems there are more bodies of water in the mountains than at ground level. Grouse Lake, the turn-around point. A wonderland scene. After an hour on the trail, a look to the rear. Wright Lake. A major reservoir high in the mountains. Grass Lake. We saw the waterfall on a later hike from miles away, Peak of Ralston. (See next picture) We think Grass Lake is the small body of water in the distance, (center). A 'Full Frontal'. Cheers, Jenni and Jeffrey