Lazarow World-Hike-About

  At times, I walk around in a daze as I take in the sights, observe the behavior of my fellow humans and mostly, try to understand the workings of the world. The dilemmas I face mean that most of the time I'm confused while on other occasions, simply ignorant.    Today was another such opportunity although it did result in a solution to something I had never understood. We thought we'd share this fish tail (tale) with you and then conclude with a story from my childhood. Effectively, the time span is sixty-two years which does say something of my long-term memory. On the shorter side, it could be a bit of an embarrassment when I attempt to recall names, as um...what's her name...my wife would confirm.    Lately, we find the camera a very useful instrument to help explain things, especially when one can't find words one seeks to expand on a concept. It's when we came across this scene, see below, that a concept both of us never understood, suddenly made...

Keurboomsstrand, South Africa. Jen beats the sun at 'Angel of Fire' State Park in Nevada. Senj, Croatia. Las Vegas Strip highlighted, viewed from Red Mountain, Boulder City, Nevada, at dawn. This view of the Drakensberg Range reached from Sani Pass, Lesotho, via the 'famous chain-ladders' (near Witsieshoek) but only after the sun appears. Setting sun spotlights Jenni at Kelso Dunes, California, returning from 'fun and games' on the ridge. The Annapurna Range, part of the Himalayas, Nepal, lit at sunrise. Below the clouds is Begnas Lake and two witnesses with 'open-mouths'. Sunrise on the water at Water Canyon, Utah. On the Otter Coastal Trail in South Africa, we witness the sun's cascading rays flowing over and through the clouds. We reached Kenmo Lake in Himeville, Kwa Zulu-Natal, before sunrise and waited patiently for this autumn scene. Near Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, we watch the setting sun, in awe. At Sani Pass, a t...

  From the outset of this hike, a person immerses oneself in rugged beauty. There's never a moment when one is not gazing, entranced or surrounded by fascinating plant life, distinctive mountains and coloring and less frequently, views of the ocean and even the town. Of course, upon acquiring altitude, the views below and into the canyon and across it, add an additional dimension of perspective. More height adds further exposure to previously hidden mountains and features as well as to distant sights including rural dwellings and other structures nestled into the mountain slopes. While surrounded by these multi-faceted attractions, one continues the climbing struggle, often balanced on precarious edges. The trail is extremely well-constructed including much variation, steep and frequently, alters its direction. These components add further to the previous comment about it being an unusually varied experience.    Upon reaching the peak, additional views comprise farm...