Lazarow World-Hike-About

Admissions conundrum: 2083: Can't we keep it simple?   I spent much of the day pondering an issue. Fortunately, the day was very enjoyable, so I did not let the dilemma get to me...too badly. When we passed this information/advertising poster, it struck me as almost impossible to understand. Let me start at the beginning and try to get across the various issues.    Admissions to pre-school for 2083 mean that enrollment is now open, some 57 years into the future. I have heard of popular schools, but I believe this one really flatters itself. It means that for a person to register say a 3-4 year old kid, the planning of the birth of the child, (average age of 20 years for first-time parents), should take place in 41 years' time. (Conception and pregnancy say 1 plus 3 years for entry age.) As the parents-to-be, are not born as yet, and the grandparents to be might not be born either or are very young, it appears that the future great-grandparents need to enroll thei...

We began at our apartment, quite a brilliant commencement point, headed through parts of the city as we made our way toward the jungle. We arrived forty minutes later and spent nearly an hour climbing through this, calm and beautiful, area. After close on 2 hours, we reach Shanti Stupa and walk through the beautiful gardens. At the time, we continue to gaze at the fabulous Annapurna range while taking in the lovely flora...sort of 'two for the effort of one'. The night is spent at Anil's Mountain View Cafe (guesthouse) above Fewa Lake and below the mountains. It sits adjacent to Shanti Stupa, both at night-and-day. Below is Fewa Lake and part of Pokhara, not too bad a sight. (Temple sits on the island below). The following morning, we head to Shiva Temple. That night, we note that the lord never sleeps. He continues to sit and lord over the surroundings. We are woken by this sight. Sometimes we would like the sun to rise later so we can sleep longer...huh? (It ...

After nearly 2 hours, we have reached a position that allows us views such as this, Annapurna 1 at 26,700 feet. Shanti Stupa sits on a peak to the left. We cross the river by way of a suspension bridge and notice the water is flowing again. The beauty for us of hiking in Pokhara and the surrounding regions is that each hike can be modified, adapted, reversed and incremented in length, in so many ways that they each become a different experience. As an example, there is one hike to which we referred to as the 'Towers' on the way to Mattikan. The latter itself can be reached by at least 4 known routes. The Towers, including sub-routes, have even a higher number of paths leading up to them. They are better described as being positioned above Kristi, which is the home of a government medical office.    What that actually means is not something we can be sure of but will offer an opinion that much paperwork is filled out within the office as well as on the outside patio. S...

  Another delightful experience was had by two fortunate people! We are always surrounded by magnificent beauty, variation of scenery and the obvious challenges of reaching the high and tricky points. Unfortunately, we both had suffered with sore throats, bad colds and headaches. Other than that, we were just fine, if that's possible. After having to put off the hikes for nearly a week, but for low level walks, we attempted this one which proved to be tough on the climbs. Our time taken was not good but then again, not bad either taking into account the quick loss of strength that invariably follows from illness. We were pleased with our progress, that we undertook a steeper hike the next day augurs well. It will follow soon.  After a walk through the town, heading to the mountains, we come across a favored place of reflections. The highest of the peaks of Annapurna prominent although with cloud covering. The magnificent Machapuchare, regal, dark and distinguished. Before...