Lazarow World-Hike-About

Page, Arizona. Into an abyss as we head toward the Colorado River via Cathedral Canyon. Reflections in Cathedral Canyon. More Arizona. 'Sitting on the dock of the bay' as the Colorado flows by, a gentle rapids. Incredible experiences tracing the flow of this amazing river. It confronted us as we reached the end of the canyon. Jen goes 'walk-about' in the wilderness of Utah. Loving wandering without trails. Fooling around along the Colorado River, near Lake Powell. Monument Valley. Probably a good idea to focus less on the camera and more on the river... Cheers,  Jenni and Jeffrey

View of Hogsback from Perrin Peak overlook. “Pull in over here,” Jen said as we returned from a shorter hike following the wonderful Ice Lakes Basin and Island Lake experience in the high mountains. We had decided to ease up the day following such a wonderful adventure. She was pointing to the Jiffy Lube ahead.  “What can I do for you?” The attendant asked.  “We’ve noticed a squeak and were thinking that a lubrication might just do the trick.”  “Well, you’ve come to the right place—that’s what we're here for, sir.” I smiled at Jenni—she had it all figured out.  “Pull over there and let me take a look at your problem,” he signaled to me, showing where to park our pride and joy, the Kia.  We add this tidbit because we know it will stir grandson Benny who favors autos a little higher up in the pecking order, commencing with a Tesla. Why were we there and what was the cause of our problem? (continues at end) The next 3 pictures are from an earlier period during ...

We took a near on 10-mile walk along the Colorado River, outside Page. It's almost impossible to beat the incredible views each step of the way as we made our own way up and down the mounds, hills and undulations, following the winding course of the gooseneck river. Days don't get better than that.  

  We rise a little above ground at commencement...looking down to water level.   Remarkable position and view.   We have come to hate politics and really dislike the political class, across the spectrum. However, we don't blame the keen individuals who wish to make a difference and enter the fray. It's impossible to succeed with honor because the system is inherently corrupt. We no longer enjoy discussions with people regarding politics because who knows, we could get rolled down a mountain or thrown into a volcano should we utter the wrong sentiment. However, we do observe what's happening and we try to understand it but are failing miserably... continues at end . Before you get there, we mention this blog combines Spenser hike repeated 4 days later but does not include a third day at this glorious position, some two weeks later. We decided to stop in Page after returning from Colorado for a rather simple reason: We love the region.   Nearing the end or i...

Jenni capures the 'shot'. The flow of the San Juan River. River deep, mountain high... Heading for a 'close up' well before sunset. Cheers,  Jenni and Jeffrey

This is one of the great experiences in hiking. The wilds just outside the interesting town of Silverton, a place that transports one back a couple of centuries to a different era, provides a feel of what the old America appeared visually. It's nice. Growing up, the idea of modernity, the skyscrapers filling the cities, the hustle and bustle of it all seemed so exciting. Today, the serenity, beauty and order of the wilderness with its occasional rebellion illustrates a world that we find fulfilling, educational, challenging and calming.  If I had a more competent brain and we weren't rushing out to seek adventure this morning, I could add additional facets of the wonder of the Western United States but that will suffice for now. Instead, take a look at an aspect of Colorado and its attributes, another gem...and physical challenge.   Jen appears fearless although we both felt a little nippy on parts of the climb. In fact, we left the sandy path preferring the steeper bu...