Kilimanjaro Day 5Baranco Camp (13,038′) to Karanga Camp (13,184')Zone: Heath Moorland to Alpine DesertQuoted Distance: 6km/3.7 milesGuide Service: Everlasting Tanzania Not to toot my own horn, but I am really proud of myself for how well I am doing with the camping part of this trek. As someone who has never camped before in my life... Continue Reading →
Kilimanjaro Day 4Shira II Camp (12,768′) to Lava Tower (15,183') to Baranco Camp (13,038')Zone: Heath Moorland to Alpine Desert to Heath MoorlandQuoted Distance: 10km/6.2 milesGuide Service: Everlasting Tanzania I really could have used more sleep last night. I fell asleep around 9pm and the cold wasn’t bad, I actually had to strip off my second layer.... Continue Reading →
Kilimanjaro Day 3Shira I Camp (11,439′) to Shira II Camp (12,768')Zone: Heath Moorland ZoneQuoted Distance: 10km/6.2 milesGuide Service: Everlasting Tanzania I never thought I’d get so excited for a hot water bottle but oh man, hot water bottle is definitely another MVP for this trip and is worth the weight and space it takes up.... Continue Reading →
Kilimanjaro Day 2Mti Mkubwa Camp (9,071′) to Shira I Camp (11,439′)Zone: Rain Forest to Heath Moorland ZoneQuoted Distance: 10km/6.2 milesGuide Service: Everlasting Tanzania I did it! I camped! I can no longer say that I have never camped because last night I slept in a tent. And it was fine! In fact, I was relatively comfortable.... Continue Reading →
Kilimanjaro Day 1Lemosho Gate (6,890') to Mti Mkubwa Camp (9,071')Zone: Rain ForestQuoted Distance: 7km/4.5 milesGuide Service: Everlasting Tanzania I can't say I slept amazing last night but thanks to my edible + temazepam cocktail I at least got some sleep. With an 8am departure time I think I had my alarm set for 6:30 but... Continue Reading →
Our first safari day! The day I've been waiting for! Being completely honest here, climbing Mount Kilimanjaro is NOT the part of this trip that came from my bucket list; but going on safari 100& is. Originally we were going to do an excursion to the Chemka Hot Springs today but after reading up on... Continue Reading →
Having taken care of my visa online before the trip I was the first through customs and the luggage was already arriving by the time my passport was stamped. With no line and nothing more than a scan of my copious luggage through x-ray I was through the airport and looking for my driver in... Continue Reading →
Linear progressions, one flight to the next, it’s easy as pie! I have a shockingly easy time embracing marathon travel; a blessing given the 38 hour transit time to Kilimanjaro, starting with leaving for the airport at 8am local time on May 26th and arriving in Tanzania at 7:30am local tome on May 28th. Packing... Continue Reading →
It felt glorious to sleep in until 7:15 this morning. Especially since star gazing last night meant a later bedtime than I’d prefer. I had time to get most of my packing organized and actually order breakfast at the restaurant, an omelette and pancakes because I had to try them both. With all the fixings!... Continue Reading →
Another bright and early morning with a 7:30am departure time and the same breakfast that I’ve had every day. I saw my little crew of Jill, Sumeet, and James this morning so I got the chance to say goodbye to the ladies and wish James good luck on Toco today. Martha was leaving breakfast as... Continue Reading →
Taking On the World 