61.41 Arizona: Lake Havasu: Neighbor of 'Lizard Peak' reached via Acoma entrance and then the fun and games began.

The Colorado joins us and forms Lake Havasu on its way to Parker Dam.
It took many years to realize that we immerse ourselves not just in the inviting water and mountains, but rather, the magnificent surround. It's a simple choice. Nature gives, we take. Nature is not judgmental, in fact, it cares not. A person grabs, seizes or ideally, absorbs whatever she requires from nature without a need to reciprocate. It's one of the few or only situations in our world that a person may satisfy her desires without commitment to offer compensation. (Obviously, do no harm is implied)...continues below... 

Notice the gap/window in the roundish rock at the peak. Also, Jen is returning from the peak as we head down to the beginning with a couple miles to go. The rock is resting on two pillars of the peak.
On a previous hike to this location, note the balancing/resting rock behind. On the other side of the balancing/resting rock, the peak wall below is vertical. Note the two gaps below the boulder which show the ground.
On this hike, he stands on the balancing/resting rock.
When we recall our earlier years, we probably walked amongst the components of the land, viewed whatever attracted the eye, snapped some photographs and then moved onto the next opportunity. We'd like to think we are different today following nature's re-educating process. It seems we no longer just observe what surrounds us in the wilderness. Perhaps we become intimately part of the environment. Occasionally, prior to reaching a trailhead, we may feel tired or a little sluggish, maybe not in the right frame of mind. Once we make the first step from the trailhead, our moods change. We invite ourselves into an environment that impacts the individual, or at least us, in a way that's not easily describable, if at all. 

  To avoid a lengthy, almost unexplainable concept, we don't think it would be incorrect to intimate one becomes part of the environment, thereby returning home and joining with 'family, friends and teachers' who are welcoming, but expect one to exert great physical effort to integrate, thus allowing one access to its treasures. One crosses a so-called boundary, a separation from what is commonly referred to as civilization, after which nature is prominent and offers privy rights without compensation necessary. 

  Like a truly beautiful human soul, nature provides access to those who seek it, a miraculous experience. It's our sole choice to make.

Between the flora and volcanic rocks covering the area, one is exposed to another facet of life at this location.
and again...
We were expecting rain and maybe worse. The buildup of low clouds across the river/lake added another attractive dimension.
Loved these scenes of lil' Jen appearing lost in the great outdoors.
This one, too. More concentrated scene of rocks, sand and scrub...and of course, Jen struggling upwards.
A little sidetracked as we discover another butte along the way.
Jen heading to the peak. It's not easy to find better views than this...we'll give it a shot though...
Well, this is not too bad either. The backlit mountains add to beauty on this dull day. (While hiking below on a previous trip at the waterfront, we met a couple whose family developed the land below. It's an incredible location providing superb housing and exceptional views. While it's an outstanding place to live, we'll skip the summers.)
No water but a nice perspective of the residences including the clouded mountain backdrop.
Never tire of these scenes with the addition of dark clouds. We delayed brunch, anticipating a storm, and ate lower down, thus avoiding potential slippery rocks should it have rained.
Cheers, 

Jenni and Jeffrey