LAZAROW WORLD HIKE-ABOUT

San Ramon: At first, I thought it needed explanation. Not true. Top Left: "You're kidding me. After hiking 4 miles from the base below, you still want to climb up there...and snakes...?" The stance revealed it all. The rest is self-explanatory, too. (Not part of the formal trail either).

'LAZAROW WORLD HIKE-ABOUT: WHAT IN THE WORLD IS HIKE-ABOUT?'

Hike-about is an adventure that commenced June 2010. After storing our household movables, ridding ourselves of a house but retaining our 'home' together, we set off with the purpose of hiking in different parts of the world, not forgetting the home country, the USA.

Our primary focus is hiking to mountain peaks but any challenging hike will do just fine. Extended stays enable us to enjoy and experience living in various places amongst differing cultures. Hike-about has evolved into a way of life. It's also a process of discovery, both the world and ourselves.

We work and live 'on the road' but return to the city in which our grandchildren reside, every couple of months. This provides us the wonderful opportunity to be with them as well as a child or two, even three and of course, friends.

By the end of 2023, the blog contained over 1,560 hikes (less than that actually undertaken), each a set of pictures with stories and anecdotes from the trails. An index to the right allows the viewer to identify earlier experiences.

Finally, we are often asked about the journey's end.
O
ur reply, as accurate as we can state, is: "When we are either forced to cease through health issues or the enjoyment level no longer reaches our aspirations, we will hang up the boots."

"A Life Experience As No Other: Dare to Seize the Day Together", published by Fulton Books, depicts our life on the road and mountains until the beginning of 2017. It has developed 'exponentially' since then.

Jenni and Jeffrey Lazarow

Whereas we continue to update the blog regularly, we circulate email notifications infrequently.

Thursday, July 28, 2022

55.14 France: La Mongie: Lac Greziolles, a toughie...and some contrasts from elsewhere.

'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.
We attain a better view of our friend, du Midi. We think it's a one-sided relationship.
We reach one of the beautiful lakes (dam).
This is commonly understood as a 'protest'.
For contrast (miss the deserts), perhaps one of the greatest places on Earth. Grand Canyon. (Plateau Point overlooking the Colorado River.)
On our return, we follow the stream.
And take the gaps.
Further contrast: One of the harshest places on Earth: The beautiful "Death Valley", California.

I thought it a nice perspective as I await Jen's arrival. I did not notice her taking pictures, though. Good shot, Jen! Caught him resting.
Reflections are a big deal.
Indeed!

The Frenchman at dawn, in Nevada rather than in France, viewed from Black Mountain, Boulder City.
Cheers, 

Jenni and Jeffrey

We understand these animals were formerly BLack sheep. This is considered inappropriate in some circles. Therefore, to try and retain some commonality for the sheep but in a changed color, they are now considered BLue sheep. Of course, this solves all problems because in those circles, context and intent are ignored.
After being charged by a cow the previous week, I'm slightly more cautious. I also ensured I had a credit/debit card with me. Many don't accept cash any longer. 
  Back at Pont Napoleon. The French have surrendered le guillotine, finally. However, they have replaced it with another form of punishment. Hence, Jen and I have been on our best behavior in this glorious part of the world. It truly is glorious. (Strangely enough, that woman 'made a pass' at me and Jenni took corrective action.)

Our residence in Luz Saint Sauveur, France. It was a delight, including the lovely managers/owners. (Front pink building with extensive gardens including 'putt-putt'.)

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