Lazarow World-Hike-About

Overpowering? Cathkin Peak. A little tiring toward the top. In the thick of things. 'Eye of the Needle' something to strive to reach. Looks really smooth. Heading away from the mountains before turning to reach the base. Viewing the initial part of trail as we pass a rather narrow section. Relatively speaking, quite a cutie. Lone Tree. On another hike, another trail, we climbed to the Sphinx below. Following a scary climb. Like the way the water seems to tumble over the wall. At 8:30am, it's going to be a long day. Also tired but justifiably. Getting closer.    Allow us to introduce Frank, an African fellow who hails from Limpopo. He’s the husband of Rosalie, the char, who worked weekly for my Mom over a period of twenty years. When Katy retired from full time employment, Rosalie became her successor but only once per week. We met her each year on our trips to visit Mom including her daughter, until the little Mamcy grew up and ...

When we come across beauty in the wilds, it feels like a reward. When we focus on the source of such beauty, we obtain a better understanding of where we live and that such beauty is a mere tease of what exists. (JCL)   Sunrise in the mountains. Yet another perspective of the Amphitheatre (to the left). Different position from Drakensberg Retreat but not that distant for a crow or two.  Later in the day, The Amphitheatre cools under clouds. Facing the Cone early in the day. The following day, Jen returns from the peak of the Cone. The contrast is staggering depending which way one faces. You may have noticed one of us particularly likes reflections. The early morning light created special effects. The baboons spot Jenni stalking them and flee. She has been known to have that effect upon people and animals except bears, snakes and more recently, cows. This guy is in panic as he fears the worst in me. You might not be able to discern the movement, but he w...