Lazarow World-Hike-About

With Jen being sidelined, unfortunately, after a month in Bulgaria, I was able to undertake a few hikes locally by walking out of the apartment and continuing into the mountains. It enabled me to get out for short hikes but being close by without having to use the car.    All-in-all, a totally unsatisfactory situation, one of much pain and suffering for Jen and dare I say, a big drain on myself. Nevertheless, I truly believe it brought some comfort to Jen knowing that I was out for a while and good for both my body and I suppose, aspects of my mind. Anyway, that's what she said most kindly. I'll need to do some thinking of the latter although this could place further strain upon my limited mind.      In addition, I found that the occasions in the forest provided a comfort and tranquility that moved me into different spaces, obviously of a physical nature, but also, a mental one...a different realm, quite remarkable. After a mile incline, one reaches a dam an...

This trail is for the birds. We struggled up the steep, wet and soft underfoot while completely mesmerized for 3 hours in a wonderful environment. We might have mentioned that sentiment/feeling before. Well, we have a new system in which our frequently mentioned feelings/observations of wonder are initialized regularly. In this way, we avoid repetition; therefore, making it slightly more difficult to classify as boring. Reminds us of a golf fairway. At least when you slice your drive, there is some reward in searching for the ball. We avoid Snezhanka Tower after midnight, it seems too haunting. Sounds feeble but the camera cannot capture the acuteness of the slopes (This is 5a, black diamond). Okay, I feel better now. The extremely steep but short addendum to 4a, number 4. We classify this as 'rough diamond'. Love the visible tree trunks. Snezhanka Tower helps the less competent with their ('his') bearings. A few days before we hiked up the slope. ...

  Following the comment in the previous blog (video), we did receive 2 notes from very kind viewers (thanks, Gavin and Ellie, a son and granddaughter respectively. What wonderful people they are indeed!) Therefore, we have published a concluding collage from the mountains surrounding Yogadina, as promised.   In addition, we inserted a few photographs from other hikes in Bulgaria to avoid boredom.   Finally, we welcome our friend, Brian Murray, who fills in the quiet parts with a meaningful song composed and obviously sung by him. How appropriate it is to have a rather sad and touching rendition accompany a time of year with flora of brilliant colors before the fall and demise of many of them.  Remember to click on the arrow in the picture and then to size it, the icon at bottom right.

Here is a second video following our initial endeavor into state-of-the-art high-class digital publications...nice thought. It's also, known as struggling to try to put something together in new technology...well, for the much older population, most things are new. Of course, our editor did not check the limitation of the video and size restrictions, thinking our computing requirements are minimal in terms of what's out there. In this case, Jeffrey was acting as editor, and after much effort, found in order to meet editorial and publications standards, (not quality), said video had to be reduced by 50%. This means, dear viewers will be deprived, should that read be relieved? Anyway, should we get a minimum of 2 viewers communicating that they would like to see the other 50%, watch us spring into action to bring it to your screen.    After clicking on the arrow (middle of picture), the screen will be ready to accept  instructions:      - To enter the full...

  The photographs below are taken, mostly, on a mountain in Yogadina. Once again, we cannot express accurately how meaningful the visuals were, what they do for our well-being, our enjoyment as well the effect on our souls. At any level of elevation, the scenes are beautiful; yet the higher one stands, it seems the beauty is further enhanced.    As an aside, the number of photographs taken reached a record. We are not proud of that quantity snapped as it tends to take away some continuity from the hike. Nevertheless, we will find a way to deal with it...'big deals'.    Full set to follow soon. Cheers,  Jenni and Jeffrey

We'd experienced some bland scenery in Bulgaria during previous autumn periods. After venting to someone in the higher echelons, power not height, we think we have been rewarded. This photograph was taken on a cliff which provided both an exhilerating and superb view. We find it fascinating how the trees and other plants take turns in changing their colors each season. It looks like these 'guys' have selected a predominantly green coloring for autumn. Nice but a little too conservative. (Apologies offered...couldn't resist...see text.) The previous week we were at lake level where we viewed the surface of reflections and flora plus our current position above. A view from last week's position at lake level of where we stood a little below the peak today. A different lake appears when one casts the eyes in different directions...we'll grab them all. The sun catches the perfect spot as we moved to a different small peak on the western side. A...