Lazarow World-Hike-About

  It was the second climb of this rather tough hike from lake level to the peak of Sarangkot. While it's difficult to omit similar pictures from the last hike, we might have got this right in the sense they are mostly different. Nevertheless, Jen reckons I am able to differentiate pictures by minute degrees such as, for example, 'that tree lost some leaves after our last visit'. I'm not certain but I have a sneaky suspicion that this is not a compliment to me. Then again, I might be a trifle too sensitive. Yeah right!  Having cleared the air, watched the clouds spread, and rid myself of my inhibitions temporarily, I find the views, scenery, and challenges nothing short of spectacular. For the record, Jenni's determination on these tough hikes has been admirable.  I make enough noise about lakes and reflections, but I understand why. Anyway, this situation depicts tranquility, we think. Jen passed the entrance of the cable station. Note the plaque. It was opene...

  I share a love of clouds with a person I met when I was 6 years old. Maude and Theo Alge operated a successful clothing store in Highlands North that specialized in school uniforms. Between my sister, brother and myself, our family were taken care of for 36-years of school clothing. Fortunately, we are still in contact. Maude shares her positive feelings of clouds, while I attempt to photograph them. In addition, I enhance my love of reflections and even more so when clouds reflect off smooth surfaces. Then I’m in my element.  I believe (hope)   Maude and Theo will enjoy these formations as they are subtle and blend in with the scenery at low altitudes.  The middle of the night, quite a scene and always quiet from our position.   'Bring on the clowns...clouds'...wait, they're coming. En route to Shiva Temple. Part of the Annapurna Mountains. (see text for more data). Inside the grounds of Shiva Temple. (Notice the building acros...

Many of the pictures have an innocent (partly) bystander in them. Unfortunately, this occurs because most of these eclectic shots are Jen's style. The subject is then found in compromising situations (many of those omitted) and other less than stellar positions. Sacrifices, sacrifices!    Sorry, pal, we're going to walk. I don't think I can get you on that bus. Now in the USA, we could probably get you a discriminatory settlement. Perhaps, we're both citizens of the wrong countries. There is the sidewalk and I suppose the cattle-walk respectively...but what do we know! Here's the deal. You leave Jenni alone and I won't milk you. Deal? Calf behind mom. The proverbial Hen-Party...I finally get it. Returning from the tough Sarangkot Peak as we pass through a village. A stag get together... Heart-warming and breaking, too. We crossed paths with Krishna 2 weeks earlier in a similar position. He awakens each morning, probably before 6am,...

Besides a brief introduction last week, this is a second full blog on an experience in the Nepalese low mountains with one of the big ranges in view occasionally, but only when the clouds 'play ball' or float really high.  Never ceases to amaze...usually not visible after 8am each day, and often, not at all. Part of Annapurna Range and Machhapuchhare (Fishtail) to the right.     The lower mountains are 'blowing smoke' or clouds are forming and rising while Annapurna 'smiles'. A rare sighting for us of another part of Annapurna. On the lesser mountain (fore), the village of Sarangkot with its tower. (We'll refer much to this peak in the text below). That's how it appeared as we set out for the second morning's hike, Maude. Natural dress material for long, elegant, female garments often seen in Nepal.   The clouds are busy at the western side of Phewa Lake. We've lost the clouds. Not so fast. Bay watch, night and day. A lesser ...