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September 21st 2009
Published: September 21st 2009
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Talk about a walk in the clouds! Edgar and I arrived in Nairobi, Kenya on September 11 and took a shuttle to Moshi, Tanzania, a small town at the base of Mt. Kilimanjaro. The shuttle ride there was wild. It took 7+ hrs and had to be on some of the worst roads I have ever been on. At some points we were literally bouncing out of or seats. However, it was worth it as we saw the country side and the ... Read Full Entry



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At Barafu Camp, 4,550m. It was a little cool up there.At Barafu Camp, 4,550m. It was a little cool up there.
At Barafu Camp, 4,550m. It was a little cool up there.
Drinkinbg some precious water and trying to get a little sleep before we head to the summit at midnight. End of Day 5.Drinkinbg some precious water and trying to get a little sleep before we head to the summit at midnight. End of Day 5.
Drinkinbg some precious water and trying to get a little sleep before we head to the summit at midnight. End of Day 5.
A picture is worth a thousand words. We're at Stalla Point (5,685m), a rest stop after 5 hrs of walking in the pitch black of night. Another 1 hr of walking was ahead of us.A picture is worth a thousand words. We're at Stalla Point (5,685m), a rest stop after 5 hrs of walking in the pitch black of night. Another 1 hr of walking was ahead of us.
A picture is worth a thousand words. We're at Stalla Point (5,685m), a rest stop after 5 hrs of walking in the pitch black of night. Another 1 hr of walking was ahead of us.
"Morning has broken". From almost atop Kili."Morning has broken". From almost atop Kili.
"Morning has broken". From almost atop Kili.
Mawenzie PeakMawenzie Peak
Mawenzie Peak
On top of Africa!On top of Africa!
On top of Africa!
I felt like I was on top of the world, not just Africa.I felt like I was on top of the world, not just Africa.
I felt like I was on top of the world, not just Africa.
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Edgar, Mohamed, our guide, and myself
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In front of the glacier
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Glacier
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Mawenzie PeakMawenzie Peak
Mawenzie Peak
Reusch Crater is in the backgroundReusch Crater is in the background
Reusch Crater is in the background
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Mawenzie Peak
Getting ready to descend the steep section. Poles were at the ready.Getting ready to descend the steep section. Poles were at the ready.
Getting ready to descend the steep section. Poles were at the ready.
On the run!On the run!
On the run!



5th October 2009

Jake Martell
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I actually LOL'ed at that cape smokey quote. Keep the updates comin'! Jake

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