Cover Supplement (previous): 7-Rila Lakes, one of our finest days in the mountains.
Jen sits on a low peak above the lake, in an isolated position but not far from the many visitors to the park. We will develop a full blog later. However, on a day that should have been less than ideal because of high winds, tough climbs and tired feet, we probably reached, besides the peak of Haramiyata, a high point in Hike-About. Once we had accepted the wind would be a hindrance and danger, the journey a little uncertain, the possibility of rain looming, the sluggish feelings we both had at the outset, the day turned on the figurative dime and resulted in triumph, satisfaction and a feeling for two insignificant souls of being at one with the world...(temporary, of course). In the 'former cover' picture above, Jen sits close to a peak (above rear lake) viewed from Haramiyata Peak (Black Peak) at 8,169 feet, across the way on another day. (3 of 7 Rila Lakes on display.) A view of Haramiyata Peak after returning from the top. Spectacular hiking experience is an...