Lazarow World-Hike-About

 We intended going out wandering for the day but ended up taking a high risk climb on a sharp incline but covered with terrible scree. Suffice to say, it got the adrenaline flowing which raised the level of excitement and trepidation and so it was a less calm day than envisaged. Obviously, it was a much more exciting hike and we felt better for it. The next day, we intended a calmer wandering amongst the hills. It never happened. All but one of the hikes in this area resulted in an anti-calm(ish) day. So much for our resolve.    For the record, the official name of the mountain is not 'Risky" Peak. We were unable to find its name as it is not an official climb or hike. We've also never seen anyone near it. It was an example of realizing the importance of having a name, even if it's not a good one, but we all need an identity. It reminds us of a beautiful concept set out in the Talmud. Basically, the highest attribute a person can have, surpassing everything else,...

An unusual scene that caught and the held the eye. Apache Lake on the Salt River down river from Roosevelt Lake and dam. Following the river and loving every moment. Fascinating fellas. Tend to congregate in limited areas. Rumor has it this is the annual get together of pricks. Jen admires the Salt River (I think), while on the Vineyard trail. As we move toward Apache Lake, we lose sight of the Salt River. Flow of the river viewed from above, on the Vineyard Trail. Very much closer to the surface on another day, another hike. Cheers,  Jenni and Jeffrey