Lazarow World-Hike-About

A section of Pokhara after reaching somewhat less than 2,000 feet of elevation gain. The entrepreneurs don't appear to have an edge in product or location.   In a typical local hike, many we keep on discovering, and others we enjoy so much that we repeat often, we will walk from our apartment and head in the direction of the trailhead. This shows clear thinking because after all, should we go elsewhere, we would not arrive at the correct starting point. Having clarified our thinking, we should also make it clear that even when on the long treks, much of the time is spent hiking between towns, villages, farms and many shacks, always tiny stores and probably undiscovered residences. (Obviously, when walking in the high mountains at the higher altitudes, it becomes formal hiking/climbing.)       One of the beauties of being in this country is that one is always on a hike when you are just outside the cities and towns and even when you cut across open spaces...

Reflections of Annapurna South, Pokhara sign, Le Glamour Resort, trees and buildings...occasionally, a person wins one. We took a break, 3 days and 2 nights in Sarangkot (just below the tower on the peak), across the way, below Machapuchare, earlier in the week.  In trying to reach heaven, one must first negotiate hell. To reach Sarangkot, one has to struggle through hell...(especially after a serious injury). Thereafter, it's heavenly. (Hats off to Yo-Danda 💖).   We close in on Shanti Stupa and view Lakeside. The way up was through the jungle; the route down comprised various types of paths, including stepping-out for the lady, who is about to pass a tiny temple. I warned the 'tiger'. But did it listen? No! The result after 30 seconds in close combat with 'the lady'. 'We see skies of blue, cloud-covered lakes, too. We see the sun with its own ideas to color them yellow/red.' This photograph is taken from the opposite side of the above pictures,...

  The high mountains are fascinating, very attractive; okay, we are stunned by them. Hence, while we try to limit the number of photographs, we do publish less than desired, especially because we see them from so many different hikes and places. Anyway, don't get us started on the beauty, size, variation, covering and so much more of the Annapurna Range, in particular.  Annapurna South and to the right Machapuchare at sunrise...we stand in awe and most humble.   Jen was not looking forward to hiking to Sarangkot, a strenuous hike of just under 3,000 feet, including places of net altitude loss on the way up, via the Methlang approach. The main reason, of course, was the recent set-"back" suffered. However, after entering our third week in Nepal, she announced she was ready. We decided to spend 2-nights in the village, a lovely place from which to view the lake below and the surrounding mountains, both on a par with ours as well those reaching more than 20,000 feet...

Sometimes there's not much difference between kids of different species...they are bouncy and want to have fun. This kid rolled around and then stood on his hind legs. The grownups did not appear impressed or even interested; however, we were. Maybe it's true; we're not really mature. "If I have to come down to sort you out you'll regret you ever laid eyes on me. Get that, Bully." "Oh, you are coming up. Just so happens I have an appointment so I'm leaving. Next time, I won't let you off so easily, twinkle toes. And by the way, if you dropped a few pounds you might be better on the inclines...Jen, let's get out of here." Meantime, earlier in the hike Jen used a road to reach the beginning of the trail. Watch the scooter! At the blue sign to the left, which we have no understanding of it's meaning, we'll make a left and rise (with some effort) to the top. We cross the bridge, walk along the road for a while, make the t...