Lazarow World-Hike-About

  While there are many other blogs from Nepal unpublished, the variation is limited because we had little desire to move too far from our base of Pokhara (besides an initial stay in Kathmandu), on this occasion. It is now time to move onto and into Europe for a couple of months.  In the misty morning... My brother, Mark, built and operates a stunning model railroad. This view reminds me of typical scenes of his creation. Particularly like the curve that I perceive. An hotel, Le Glamour, as we approach it on our way to Methlang. Apparently, the hotel is open for guests but we only see workers renovating it. (See below) Machhapuchhare (Fishtail) hides behind the Hotel Le Glamour above. Could it be le amour? From across the lake, one can make out the same hotel on the spine and further to the left is Sarangkot Tower with Fishtail at rear. A section of Annapurna on view and to its right Fishtail juts through the clouds. To its right is the hotel. No giant moun...

  Jen and I have walked quite a few miles in Allied Gardens including frequent trips through Del Cerro on toward Lake Murray. It really is a splendid region. Should I have but one choice in making a permanent residence in San Diego, I would select Del Cerro. It has much going for it, including proximity to a wonderfully-shaped lake, a feeling of safety, well-groomed gardens filled with varying trees and colorful flowers. Much of the neighborhood is built into the mountain which allows for delightful views and opportunities to strengthen the leg muscles. The exciting Mission Trails Regional Park is also on the doorstep. Yep, I like!  Color in a dry region. It's not Palm Beach but is nicer. Lake Murray, a distinctive body of water. Your typical wall-flowers. A more mobile wall-flower. Jen arrives at our brunch spot, above the shapely, Lake Murray. Another reason for our favor of the location is the wonderful Mission Trails Regional Park. It's probably an u...