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Shortly after independence, Tanganyika and Zanzibar merged to form the nation of Tanzania in 1964. One-party rule came to an end in 1995 with the first democratic elections held in the country since the 1970s. Zanzibar's semi-autonomous status and po... [read more]
Shortly after independence, Tanganyika and Zanzibar merged to form the nation of Tanzania in 1964. One-party rule came to an end in 1995 with the first democratic elections held in the country since the 1970s. Zanzibar's semi-autonomous status and po... [read more] Blog: Day 5
Date: December 30th 2005
Karanga Camp (13,800′) to Barafu Camp (15,200′) We had a short hike today (3-4 hours). It was a weird day. Winds were hollering when we arrived at camp at noon. I found some brand new tiolets at the camp....after days of enduring smelly tiolets, you can imagine my joy at the sight of new tiolets...I think I might have been the first few that christened the new tiolets. I had a quick l ... read more
Date: December 30th 2005
Karanga Camp (13,800′) to Barafu Camp (15,200′) We had a short hike today (3-4 hours). It was a weird day. Winds were hollering when we arrived at camp at noon. I found some brand new tiolets at the camp....after days of enduring smelly tiolets, you can imagine my joy at the sight of new tiolets...I think I might have been the first few that christened the new tiolets. I had a quick l ... read more
