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Over the last year, we've enjoyed several great trips, including Kenya, Thailand, Morroco & two trips to Kilimanjaro. We are now gearing up for a return to Nepal. Follow our adventures here...
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Written by Brad Clement
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Thursday, 04 February 2010 00:00 |
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Our second day on the mountain finds us at an elevation of just over 11,800ft - Kielewa Cave Camp. Today was a long hike - about 6 hours, so everyone is very glad to be at camp and we will soon be enjoying some afternoon tea. Our plan is to evaluate the weather and how people are feeling; and either take a rest day here tomorrow, or proceed to our next camp - Mewenzi Tarn - and rest the following day.
Photo: Our view from 11,800ft on the Rongai Route. Looking North into Kenya and the sea of clouds below us.
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New photos: preparing to climb |
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Written by Tom
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Wednesday, 03 February 2010 01:55 |
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Written by Brad Clement
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Wednesday, 03 February 2010 00:00 |
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Photos: Simba Campa and our view of Mawenzi Peak
Today was our first day hiking and we arrived in good spirits to our camp at 8,500ft - known locally as Simba Camp. Today's climb took us through tall heather forests, as well as some open glades where we ran into local bee farmers. We also crossed the tell tale signs of Elephants - BIG droppings! This is one of the last remaining routes on Kilimanjaro where we can run into big animals such as Elephants and Water Buffalo. There have been reports of Buffalo as high as 14,000 on this route!
Our hike took about 3 hours today, after about a one hour drive from our hotel to the trail head. Tomorrow we plan on hiking to our Camp 2, at just under 12,000ft. Tomorrow is one of our longest hikes of the trip, so we hope to hydrate and eat well tonight. Everyone is doing great. |
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The full team arrives, socks in hand |
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Written by Tonya Clement
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Tuesday, 02 February 2010 08:18 |
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We now have the full team together. Kathy and Cheryl arrived on time last night. Chuck has spent hours at the bar learning Swahili from the locals. Brian and David are capturing the good photos. Tonight we hope to surprise Brian with a birthday cake. My mom hiked in a sweater today and discovered how hot Africa can be. Ron relaxed by playing his harmonica in the courtyard. Brad reviewed everyone's gear and reduced the total number of socks by 20. Tonya captured some of the day on film. Barbara is anxious to go on safari and see the animals. Nancy is just getting started on her great adventure.
Tomorrow we head to the mountain. |
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Written by Tonya Clement
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Monday, 01 February 2010 04:51 |
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The team is safe in Moshi. We arrived at 9:30 pm last night, Sunday Jan 31. Kathy and Cheryl arrive tonight. We have woken up to warm sunny skies and the unique jungle sounds of Africa. The usual routine now kicks in...bottled water, malaria pills and tea.
Tonya
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