Lazarow World-Hike-About

'Hallelujah'...seems to be the stance of 'Lil Peli'. (Can it Peli!) More of an earthly stance. The choirmaster shows the way: "C'mon guys, once more with feeling."   We returned to Morro Bay, another wonderful location. Notice I did not use the term ‘favorite’ as I’m barred from listing further favorite places of mine. We stayed here 2 months earlier as we made our way north heading to the Bay area. Instead of going on a formal hike, we headed to the local bay and morro where we always expect to see something of interest.    We dropped down to water level and made our way over the rocks which separate the bay from the ocean. Lo and behold, we came across a haven or colony of California Brown Pelicans and the occasional seagull. It was overwhelming. As we approached, we wondered whether the hundreds of creatures would fly off in panic. After all, Jenni can be intimidating, especially should she give them the ‘eye’. As a precaution, I suggest...

Reno, Nevada, opposite the Carson Range. Jen, climbing a treacherous area (bottom right), is about to be rewarded with a pleasant surprise. (See below). The reward, as we view snow-capped mountains, the land below and for the first time, Lake Washoe from a new position. Usually, one is not high enough to see over the front mountains. Jenni's effort up the extremely steep and somewhat treacherous slope provides a bonus (see bottom of picture). Height is a great provider of perspective...plus cooler air, inter alia. We passed a colorful quarry (see below) and discovered much volcanic rock, too. Cheers,  Jenni and Jeffrey  For much of this Hike-about segment, Jen has felt a need to travel with her pets. Go Figure!

The blue lake viewed from Blue Ridge. The hills are alive with the sound of...life. Jen comes over and down the small peak. Taking a peek at the dam, that is, Monticello Dam. Jen waves, not in greeting, but to identify her position. As good a shot of the ridge as we could attain. We mentioned in an earlier blog about Jen and her pets on this Hike-about. I did not realize how many she has. One completes the hike fully sated with the beauty but tired from the effort required...a great deal. There are many rough and tough areas, but the beauty lessens that impact. The tree can be viewed from many locations in the surrounding area. It acts as a marker, inter alia. Cheers,  Jenni and Jeffrey  For perspective: Annie's Rock, Berryessa...another hike, another day, another remarkable experience. The greater part of the lake is at rear in Napa.

  The photographs below are a handful, not covering the full hike, but published to satisfy our need of beauty, of some magnificence.   After 3 or more miles, we reach a set of towers on a mountain where we ate brunch and digested the views. The combination of the snow-capped mountains of substance, the lake to our side, the clouds appearing to emulate the range in form and the position itself, plus the delightful spring coloring, combined to create a unique and uplifting sight and feeling. We noticed, only later, the United States Flag on the side of the mountain. We read the following excerpt about it: 'The C(arson) Hill Flag measures 120 feet by 65 feet. Google-map "Carson City," and the flag shows up in satellite images. Its story has inspired U.S. troops serving in combat. It has spawned a business, a marriage and a baby. Sep 11, 2011.'   The range is overpowering, the snow lies thick, we are in awe while the US flag, although flat, is nevertheless dignifi...