We've never done this hike before...in fact, we've hardly done anything in this large region, state, country and world. We once mentioned that each time we find and do something new or different, it creates multiple additional opportunities. This seems a contrary statement. Nevertheless, following the logic, it would seem the more one does, the greater are the openings available. When a person confronts the world, it soon becomes apparent who is finite and what is infinite. A view of Lava Butte, a hike we've undertaken a few times which is effectively, a walk to a peak without a trail. It's difficult in places, involves plotting a route both ways and provides excellent views of the colorful desert, Lake Mead and Lake Las Vegas. It's outstanding. It's tough. By turning a few degrees to the left, our focus bacame Las Vegas rather than the colorful desert. Did not take much motivation to turn a few degrees back toward the right-side. We intended to play...
