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April 10th 2010
Published: April 11th 2010
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I couldn't stop laughing! I was sitting in the back of a taxi at night and Colin, Michael and Joel were pushing the taxi up a hill, through the main street of Moshe in Tanzania, to a petrol station. We had just negotiated a price to take us out to a garden restaurant for dinner and had no sooner got into the taxi than it ran out of petrol! The taxi driver had been quite content to let the Mazungu ... Read Full Entry



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Barbara Meadows
Barbara Mary
Barbara Mary
My two sons are regular bloggers as they have been travelling all over Europe and South East Asia. I am doing a bit of travelling this year myself so thought I would get in on the act as well! It's a great way to keep a record of people, places, photos and life experiences.... full info
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With Joel at Kibo HutWith Joel at Kibo Hut
With Joel at Kibo Hut
Michael having some fun at Kibo HutMichael having some fun at Kibo Hut
Michael having some fun at Kibo Hut
Colin and Joel at Gilman's Point!Colin and Joel at Gilman's Point!
Colin and Joel at Gilman's Point!
Catching our breath at Gilman's Point as the sun rises!Catching our breath at Gilman's Point as the sun rises!
Catching our breath at Gilman's Point as the sun rises!
Gilman's PointGilman's Point
Gilman's Point
Glaciers along the wayGlaciers along the way
Glaciers along the way
Colin on the way to the summit!Colin on the way to the summit!
Colin on the way to the summit!
A dream come true!A dream come true!
A dream come true!
Joel in his thermals for Facebook! It was absolutely freezing!Joel in his thermals for Facebook! It was absolutely freezing!
Joel in his thermals for Facebook! It was absolutely freezing!
The scree slope from Gilman's Point. You can just see Kibo Hut at the bottom.The scree slope from Gilman's Point. You can just see Kibo Hut at the bottom.
The scree slope from Gilman's Point. You can just see Kibo Hut at the bottom.
The climb to the top of the crater. We did this at night!The climb to the top of the crater. We did this at night!
The climb to the top of the crater. We did this at night!
The Saddle between Uhuru and MawenziThe Saddle between Uhuru and Mawenzi
The Saddle between Uhuru and Mawenzi
Sharing an ipod with Michael on the way down!Sharing an ipod with Michael on the way down!
Sharing an ipod with Michael on the way down!
The final dayThe final day
The final day
We all felt elated!We all felt elated!
We all felt elated!
The Kilimanjaro Impatiens, endemic to this areaThe Kilimanjaro Impatiens, endemic to this area
The Kilimanjaro Impatiens, endemic to this area
Michael having a refreshing break on the way downMichael having a refreshing break on the way down
Michael having a refreshing break on the way down
'Oh, what a feeling!''Oh, what a feeling!'
'Oh, what a feeling!'
Back at Marangu Gate!Back at Marangu Gate!
Back at Marangu Gate!
Presentation of our certificates!Presentation of our certificates!
Presentation of our certificates!



11th April 2010

Paul W
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OOOOO K
So the 5 day walk is nothing really... that's what you're saying, right?
11th April 2010

Colin
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Loved your Kili blog!
So great to enjoy your blog on the Kili trip after such a long 'pole pole' break from blogging! Brought back lots of great memories of a very special time together as a family!
12th April 2010

Linda
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Fantastic!!
Great photos and story as always!
12th April 2010

Karen B
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Wow Barbara, what a wonderful description of your Mt Kili climb! You are such a good writer! Wonderful photos and you obviously had a fantastic time!
13th April 2010

Jenny Goodison
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Well!!! You are a better woman than me! I would not even consider, attempting it! Or maybe I should say, you are a madder woman than me to consider it! Well done ... looking forward to the next adentures.
13th April 2010

Joel
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Great blog! :)
hey Mum! great blog as per usual! had a good laugh reliving that experience with the taxi driver! hope your more leisurely 100km or so hike is going well on the bibbulmun! :P
17th April 2010

michaelpaddo
Michael Meadows

respect!
another great blog mum, so fun reading through and remembering that amazing trip, along with all the excellent photos!
17th April 2010

LESLIE AND pAULINE
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wonderful
great to climb with you in the comfort of an armchair - note new e-mail address - now have a laptop!! We had a great time in Zambia and Zim. but no blogs !!!
25th April 2010

Penny
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Lovely to re-live Barbara - you are a great recorder of your travels - we were priveleged to be part of this one.

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