Lazarow World-Hike-About

We don't think 'gorgeous' is an exaggeration. In some circles, it is said that 'in the thick of things' originated on this trail. Jen reaches her first sighting of a clear path as well as the amazing surroundings. On the way down after leaving the meadow type mountains in the background. These Low Tatras have their own charm. Always thought the placement of warning signs: "Watch for falling rocks" was a little late on routes. A short, level and smooth section allowing one to 'catch one's breath' and take in the grand view. Below is the path to reach the current position as well as the chata. A hazy view of our village, Myto pod Dumbierom. Jen diverts on our return from the main trail to a peak overlooking General Stefanika Chata. A view of the peaks including Chopok, pointed out a couple of blogs before. Brunch on the rocks. Returning from a peak. Some perspective as we look down toward a commencement point o...

Liberty Statue, commemorating the liberation from the nazis.         Not wishing to display our ignorance, nor doing injustice to the scenes of Budapest, to the history of this fascinating city, we decided against including captions above the photographs, but for one. It probably smacks of laziness.      As is our custom, our inherent desire, whenever we could, was to reach the higher points of the city, always on foot. We went walking each day during our stay. Formerly, Budpest comprised two towns or cities, one on each side of the Danube, Pest and Buda. They are now united although remain with distinct 'personalities'. We ate and slept in Pest but walked toward Buda most days.     After spending a little less than a week in Prague, nearly 4 weeks in the mountains of Slovakia, we headed to Bulgaria for some serious hiking but stopped for 7 days in Budapest. Of course, the contrasts of living and wondering in any city, pa...