Journey to the Roof of Africa

For my 23rd birthday, I wanted to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. My dad and I will be attempting it on a NOLS alumni trip. Afterwards, we are going on a mini safari in Kenya. These are my ramblings...

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11:24 AM
May 15th, 2011
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More elle’s playing at the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust’s Sanctuary

11:21 AM
May 15th, 2011
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Orphaned epants playing in the mud with each other. Too cute!

4:21 PM
May 11th, 2011
Another epic sunrise picture, this one taken by Colin.


Another epic sunrise picture, this one taken by Colin.

4:21 PM
May 11th, 2011
Me with my incredibly tasty birthday cake! Thanks to Colin for the photo.


Me with my incredibly tasty birthday cake! Thanks to Colin for the photo.

8:14 PM
May 9th, 2011

Famous Last Words

Amusing quotes from our trip…

“It’s a sock line.” -Danny

“Water wash.” -Herman

“Delicious.” -Diedier

“So what is Furby’s specialty in the kitchen?” -Colin

“Did you know that DFW has 800,000 employees?” -Lydia

“I have a question….why is my bag wet?” -Harlan (aka H$ or Har-Dog)

“I swear I’m hallucinating, that rock looks like a witch!” -David

“Don’t wake me up, cuz I’m gonna sleep til I’m done.” -Muthoni

“You made it! You’re here! Is it like a dream?” -James

“After lunch we’re climbing up the lava tower.” -Clemence

…and the winner for most dramatic on the trail goes to:

“I think I’m gonna go down.” -Ted

6:46 PM
May 9th, 2011
FYI - International Whistle Signaling Code (for Colin+Ted)


FYI - International Whistle Signaling Code (for Colin+Ted)

6:29 PM
May 1st, 2011
Quintessential photo of Kilimanjaro as seen from Amboseli, Kenya…forever etched in my mind :)


Quintessential photo of Kilimanjaro as seen from Amboseli, Kenya…forever etched in my mind :)

6:27 PM
May 1st, 2011
Group along with the guides, cooks, and our incredible porters!


Group along with the guides, cooks, and our incredible porters!

6:24 PM
May 1st, 2011
The group on the summit, with some of our guides
Florent, DGO, Me, Danny, James, Ted, Muthoni, Colin, Deidier, Clemence 


The group on the summit, with some of our guides

Florent, DGO, Me, Danny, James, Ted, Muthoni, Colin, Deidier, Clemence 

6:19 PM
May 1st, 2011
Uhuru Peak at sunrise on Easter morning! 


Uhuru Peak at sunrise on Easter morning!