Lazarow World-Hike-About

At commencement, the hills are alive with the sounds of silence. Getting into the thick of things. Growth is strong, temperatures were moderate and rain was regular. Ideal climate for July/August. Two further hurdles remaining after reaching the top ahead. Someone familiar coming out of the forest. A fair reflection of the forests and the trail. Reaching the refugi for brunch. Turning to face the next mountain and spotting the refugi. Six years ago, we spent a delightful night in it. The reward: Liquid in a red can. We remember our drinking experiences in Nepal: In Kathmandu, we would pay 80 cents for a can of Coke. As we climbed higher, the price followed the trend. A few miles from Everest Base Camp, we paid $6 for a can. At the time, I could not resist spoiling ourselves although I did feel guilty. After observing the Sherpas carrying crates up the mountains, my guilt changed in favor of their hardships, the lives these tough fellows endure. The price at the r...

An earlier photograph referred to in the narration below, while still in Spain en route to France. The town has special memories for us, perhaps even something a little more than memories. We have mentioned something of this town and hike before. It's in a unique setting along and surrounded by the Pyrenees Mountains. Here's a brief background which provides perspective of the region as well as what one can embark upon to join two countries. Therefore, it makes sense to provide some background. As an aside, we've always loved the concept of hiking from one country to another, particularly without a passport. It's special.  On our last trip to Spain, we drove to a campground adjoining the Pyrenees. From there we hiked up to the crest of the mountains and then continued along the top. The views were spectacular, the hiking tough but most rewarding. Whereas we had liquid refreshments earlier in Spain, at the highpoint we sat down for brunch. We had reached France. ...

Much ascending, often sharply. For perspective, after spotting Pic du Midi, we had to reach that top the next week. Approaching Pic du Midi from the side, an unusual trail/not trail (30-40 miles further away than the above photo.) We look back at the cattle grazing on a peak. Only when we looked at the photo (tele), did we notice a few horses amongst them (to the left).     Classical Pyrenees. The French countryside, Alps and Pyrenees are gorgeous. Always a path, trail or a way to reach a mountain peak. Jen on the way down only to rise and stretch for the top. From the peak we peek into the town. Next photo shows us spying. Peeking at the locals down in the town of Cauterets. Cheers,  Jenni and Jeffrey    We'd guess this little one was born earlier that morning.  A few days before, we sat in Spain, just beyond the border with France, as we traveled to the latter country. The initial views, not to mention refreshme...

Our shortest stay on the trip, 6 nights in Asin de Broto. Spot Jenkins, she's definitely there maybe not all, but... Invariably, a person embarks upon a course of action with thought and planning, not always though. Later, it’s not uncommon for such person to think deeply of the action and come to an understanding of what was undertaken and for what reason. Perhaps there is an instinct in a person knowing what needs to be undertaken but not quite comprehending the exact motivation and reasons. It seems to us that we are brought up with some very basic rules: A primary aspect is that a person should have a place to live on the planet. It makes sense, after all, even the so-called homeless people have somewhere to stay. At the extremes, we have the homeless and those that remain in one home, a house, condo, etc. for most of their lives. In between, are a host of positions including various sizes and degrees of opulence that cover from merely a bedroom to dozens, often to acc...