Lazarow World-Hike-About

This element of Hike-about involved a destination in Texas for a family event. We took 6 or more weeks on the road-return to undertake it. Goes without saying it was superb.  Sometimes, a person is inspired, other times elated and of course, there are periods of 'downs'. As everyone knows, the idea is to seek the former and limit the latter. Easier said than done. However, a simple method we discovered over many years which has never failed is to to undertake strenuous, testing and challenging physical efforts. That's it. The challenge is the reward. On completion, especially should one attain one's goals or better, we are confident the 'downs' will be replaced with 'ups', with elation and satisfaction. There is a proviso, however: These incredible moments don't last. The effort has to be repeated continuously. Who said life is easy? But then we found another concept. Anything achieved without effort, anything easy is worth...nothing.  The last mo...

Choquerriro trek: 5 or so days along the Andes.   A visit to Nepal, Peru and many other countries gives one a little appreciation of how tough it is for so many inhabitants of those regions. At times, it's hard to believe we all live in the same world. We believe visiting these places is a reminder for a person to understand how fortunate we are when we are materially comfortable. Of course, that's not the whole story. While more and more we realize the purpose of life is to pursue one's passion, rather than chase the buck, (although that is probably a passion for some), the poor countries, inter alia, are excellent teachers of humility, appreciation, gratefulness and other qualities desperately required of the current era in wealthier societies.    We think a person can convince oneself that one is humble and appreciative of the material gifts one receives. However, the best example of this occurs once a person has been without these benefits for a few days/w...

This part of the world lifted us both physically and perhaps, spiritually. Gorgeous.      Another day, another hike, our own trail, another position and another perspective. Cheers,  Jenni and Jeffrey

'As darkness continues to descend upon our glorious planet, we are becoming more like strangers than neighbors. However, there is no command to love the stranger. Fortunately, there’s a command to assist the stranger. Hasn’t worked out that well loving neighbors…can one expect a different outcome for strangers? Bets are off the table.' (jcl)  Fortunately, there is so much light covering Earth, one just has to seek it. Not difficult to find.  In the beginning, the air is fresh and cool, the water flowing and 'living is easy' but later, the slopes are cruel. After the first climb, a quick 600 feet, we spot Pic Du Midi in the background. (Reached top previous week-scroll down). The flocks of sheep and some cattle dot the slopes, hugging the coolness. We find 'The hills are alive with the sound of bleating.' Seeking contrast on the other side of world. A view from Ben Lomond, New Zealand. Then it becomes one climb following another. ...