Lazarow World-Hike-About

  Please join Jenni as she leads a few hikers along a wonderful trail on a logical path which begins at our front door, crosses the road to the trailhead, and climbs 2,500 feet to a peak over a short distance. Thereafter, a longer distance is spent walking on level and downgrades as one negotiates gentle obstacles. At the peak, in the dining hall, she invites you to join her at a catered lunch (cereal and fruit topped with yoghurt) followed by a gentle stroll down the mountain to an exit point from the forest/jungle and back to our front door, on foot.    During the pleasurable and relaxed walk, you will be encouraged to enjoy the fragrances exuded by the flora, the wonderful sights on display, while absorbing the atmosphere offered, a truly wonderful place to immerse oneself, as well as a achieving a sense of accomplishment upon completion.   Glasses on. Spot the white cap. Under that lot walks a cute woman getting a close up of the flora and colori...

Open up with something special as Jen makes her way down from the peak, 'The Swing'. One of the many angles of Lake Canicada, on view. As we move up, the views become even more spectacular. Sao Bento Church dominates the town.   The hike is fairly strenuous, including in many places where additional routes can be added. Suffice to say, the views were gorgeous which were further enhanced when the light was good. The weather is variable, not being consistent thus allowing for surprises. Nevertheless, thus far, we are most comfortable with it...not that it makes a difference to anyone else.    We had a mix of subjects on display which allowed for some very special sights. It's difficult to limit the number of photographs displayed because there are too many variations, albeit subtle at times. In addition, we mixed it up with the cattle and horses as well as were able to see positions where we have stood before many miles distant, allowing us to enjoy different perspec...

  We often find ourselves in varying environments. It is a very pleasant experience most of the time. Whilst the places we visit have much in common, the natural elements, each does seem to have at least one thing that's unique. In many locales, we find a certain calmness, a tranquility that enters, for want of a better term, the soul. We are often touched by the surroundings which much of the time exert an influence over us that is quite difficult to clarify, to elucidate. It might be that each person is affected differently. It brings us to the town and only national park in Portugal. The location is known as Peneda-Geres National Park. We bring this up because in ways we are deeply influenced by its charm, its power and in the words of Jenni, it's an enchanted place. We agree...text continues below... Making her way down through the forest (and up at times) to reach and partly traverse the lake. Unfortunately, the photograph is artificially lightened as Jen was...