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  This hike was another vist to the towers at the peak, another tough but rewarding day. We have included a video pasted at the end which shows the magnificent coloring enjoyed during this early, spring period. A number of photographs show Jenni in the climbing stages, many steps, as well as the beautiful flora scenes. Heck, what's not to like (love) and enjoy. It was a cloudy day and so the fabulous Himalayas took the day to rest from continuous showing off. No matter how often we view the range, one cannot tire of them. 

The twin towers in the distance as seen from the halfway stage.
Jen hangs on at the final climb, admittedly, a rather dangerous position.
A classic position while climbing the steps.
We found this stunning. We've seen these trees over the region.
Someone is not that happy following a typical stiff climb.
The previous week we hiked to Buddha Park, to the left of the hotel (white building) and past it, at the horizon. On the right, looking through the branches, is Shiva Temple, a midpoint.
A view from near the peak of the river below.
Could not resist another showing.
As well as part of the City of Pokhara.
A little more color near the peak...mustard seeds.
Below is a video of some of the highlights, including Jen's partial path to the peak. It was a wonderful experience, yet again, as we changed direction and did a loop, somewhat different from the previous occasion. To watch the video, follow instructions and ensure you press the 'full screen button', the square icon. Unfortunately, I 'lost' the music so it will be a quiet 2 minutes.

 

Cheers, 

Jenni and Jeffrey

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Brian Murray sings in Bulgaria (English version). Click on image and then 'click' again on icon for full screen mode. The sun creates a halo on a certain young woman.

Iron Mountain on a cloudless day (unfortunately)

One more thing. The audio below will provide music while perusing the blog should you click on the arrow button. We are proud, and dare say, privileged to include the music of a very good friend, Brian Murray, who also happens to be extremely talented. On bass is another old-time South African friend, Neville Stanger. We hope you enjoy this one of 11 cuts on a compact just released. The beauty of early morning: Some say the rebirth of the world. (Overlooking Mount Woodson and its 'glamorous towers'.)




Editor's silhouette greets the sun.




The sun hits the marine layer above the Pacific providing more color.




Another location, a sunset through the trees.

A Sprinkling of Photographs in large format.

Mesquite Flats, Death Valley, California

Seefeld Spitze, Austria

A view from Mont-Aux-Sources, Drakensberg, RSA.

Sliding (color) Sands, Haleakala Crater, Maui, Hawaii.

Lauterbrunnen, Switzerland

Delicate Arch, Utah.

Passo Vazargo, Italy.

Beyond Mono Pass, California.

Roy's Peak, Wanaka, New Zealand.

Gooseberry Trail, Canyonlands, Utah.

The Sentinental rises to face the morning sun, Drakensberg, RSA

Sierra Nevada in Fall, California

Piute Pass trail near Bishop, California

Huana Picchu from Machu Picchu Mountain Peak

Sun hits part of Wetterhorn, Switzerland

Ben Lomond, Queenstown, New Zealand

Tyee Lakes in the Sierras, prior to 'crocodile attack'.

Squaw editor sits on Table Mountain, California.

Bishop, California.

Mount Shasta, our son trudges.

Mesquite Flats, Death Valley, California.

On Table Mountain, California.

Machu Picchu and Huana Picchu from above, Peru.

Humantay Glacial Lake, Peru.

Below Mauna Kea Peak, Hawaii.

San Diego.


Fiescherhorn, Grindelwald, Switzerland.

The ruins from Machu Picchu Mountain, Peru.

Olympic National Park, Washington.

Lake Sabrine, California (Blue Lake)

Lone Pine Lake, Mount Whitney, California (highest point without permit).

Bright Angels Trail, Grand Canyon, Arizona..

Carlsbad, California.