We had a great safari day. Watched two cheetahs hunting a gazelle, so many other animals also.
Our 3 day safari people fly out tomorrow night and the 5 day folks go to the Serengeti to sleep in a tented camp with hyenas outside the doors. We will also be visiting Maasi markets, woodcarvings and an orphanage that people have sent clothing over for.
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DATE: February 25, 2009 LOCATION: Karatu, Safari in Manyara Safari folks here. 4 of our group went home today and the rest of us headed out on safari. First though we had chai and mandazi (africa doughnut) at Yusuf's house. It was a very special invite that allowed us to share how people here live. Lunch included barbeque goat. Safari is unbelievable. As you can see from the picture. It is everthing you can imagine. So many animals. It was an especially good giraffe day. We continu
DATE: February 24, 2009 LOCATION: Moshi, Hotel. Shower. 8 hour hike. Yes, we are all safe and in town. Trying to shower the dirt off of us. We will put up two more posts on safari. This photo is to share with you some of the 1500 names that went to the top of supporters and other honored ones. What a privilege this has been!
DATE: February 23, 2009 LOCATION: Uhuru Peak, 19,341 feet. Clear, 20 degrees Meghan here; Though oxygen deprived, and shell shocked, summitting Kilimanjaro was miles beyond what I ever thought I could do. The combination of the guides, porters and climbers this has been an experience of a lifetime. Can't wait to share our stories, mambo, safi kapiza. We had all 18 climbers make the top. That is a very special and unusual count.
DATE: February 22, 2009 LOCATION: Barafu Camp, 15,600, 5 hours of hiking, cloudy and sunny Phyllis here, Short of breath, I was presented with a rock in front of me and I was like "no way", then the guides were next to me and I was like "way". So, dude, then through the clouds I heard singing, I thought it was altitude induced but then "way" It was the whole group of porters and guides singing and dancing and celebrating our arrival at high camp. Can you all tell we are like way jazz
DATE: February 21, 2009 LOCATION: Karranga Camp, 13.000 feet, 6 hours walking, warm when sunny, cool when cloudy. The group successfully navigated the wall. Below Sharon the cliffs drops off 800 feet. No worries though mates. The group literally extended many hands and all are safe and hours later calm. The is a little altitude issues going around that sleep should fix. All are looking like serious mountain travelers now and as this is our last water for two days, also smell that way
