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Africa - Part 3: Kilimanjaro the Great August 21-24

Africa » Tanzania » North » Marangu » Mount Kilimanjaro November 4th 2012

Here’s what it was like climbing up Africa’s highest mountain... The longer version of Ironman that I forgot to train for. In the week leading up to the climb I organized the date of my climb and booked a team of professionals to accompany me. Normally this is done months in advance, and for a much higher cost than the total $1000 it would cost me (Normal prices range from $1500-8000), but because I have African friends, I had some help. Aug 21: I took a bus to meet me tour guide near the mountain. “Guide Richard brotha“, he called himself. He is 50 years old and has climbed Kilimanjaro to the peak 81 times. He helped me get a great discount on the equipment, and get to the entrance of the mountain park quickly. I ... read more

Monday, March 23, 2009

Africa » Tanzania » North » Marangu April 22nd 2009

Rod telling them the story of Dorcas

HallieKate

Monday, March 23, 2009: We left the school of preaching at 7:30 this morning. Kamarabi was our driver and he drove us to Moshi. That is about 40 miles, maybe, but it took us quite a while to get there. Around Arusha and Maji Ya Chai it's really green and tropical, but just a little ways farther it turns into what you picture Africa as-- desert. We saw a lot of homes that didn't have windows, doors, roofs. The reason is, if you have a lot of money (or any money) you are automatically obligated to give some to your relatives if they ask it of you. So many people start to build a house with their money. Then they run out and can't finish it, but they don't have money left when their family ... read more

The students at the sewing school on Mt. Kilimanjaro.

Hallie, Debra, and our translator, Abigail

The African Life

Africa » Tanzania » North » Marangu February 27th 2009

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Hendis

The African Life Hello! We’re getting close to our finish of the field work now. Actually our last day is going to be on Friday, and on Saturday we are heading off on a Safari! Three days and three national parks in the area. Lake Manyara, Tangariki and Ngorongoro National parks. After that I’m jumping on a bus on Tuesday to Nairobi. Anyway, the last week has been quit nice. We have moved to Marangu now, and we are living in a big house with a couple of German nurses and a Finish dentist. As I said earlier in a blog, the climate up here is good, but it’s still really warm around midday. The first time we came for a day trip to Marangu we didn’t like it at all, but now, I think we ... read more

Horombo to Kibo 4703m

Africa » Tanzania » North » Marangu September 20th 2008

Kili

Rebecca and Nick

It was really cold last we both slept in a number of layers of clothes, tea in bed again but this time i was at 6:30!!! Breakfast the same as yesterday but a bit later, we set of for Kibo at around 8:30 via the zebra rocks!! The rocks were very cool we had a good look around and a took a few photos then over the hill on to the climb up to kibo. We saw the peak of Kili up close for the first time!! The walking was getting harder due to the altitlue and now we were in alpine desert which gave no protection from the sun. the guide said today was the day it would start to get harder and he was not wrong!! By lunchtime the clouds came it and it ... read more

Mandara huts to Horombo huts 3720m

Africa » Tanzania » North » Marangu September 19th 2008

cameleon

Rebecca and Nick

Woken up today with tea in bed, the guys seemd to be working hard for there tip!!! breakfast today was beef sausages and scrambled egg. Today we were moving from the forest to moorland which meant that is was very hot plently of sun cream for Rebecca. We started the day walking in a group with Thomas and Jan and both guides. We walked a lot slower as instructed with plenty of stops to look at the wildlife. One of the guides found a cameleon which we put on thomas' hat and had a really good look at. The walking was getting a bit harder as we gained altitude. I found my own cameleon which we put on nick's white top to see if it would change colour. We stopped for lunch about half way and ... read more

Campaign in Marangu Mwika/ Nursery School and Orphanages/ Safari

Africa » Tanzania » North » Marangu March 14th 2008

First day in Marangu Mwika

Callie Ann

Hey everyone! I am so sorry it has taken me so long to write another blog but it has been so busy. The past two weeks we have been in a village called Marangu Mwika doing evengelism. Sunday March 2nd we had a group of 12 arrive here in Moshi to help start the new church in Marangu. The group was from Oklahoma, Brent Richardson's brother Matt Richardson and niece Nicole Richardson were part of the group. They arrived late Sunday night, so Monday we let them just rest and have a relaxing day. Tuesday however we got up to head and and do evangalism in Marangu. Things did not quite go as planned and the devil was working hard on not letting us accomplish what we wanted to do. But we overcame and even though ... read more

Sunday in Moshi and The First worship service in Marangu Mwika

Africa » Tanzania » North » Marangu March 9th 2008

The Marangu Mwika Church of Christ

Richardsons

This morning we all went to Moshi for the group's 1st African Sunday morning worship. Matt Richardson taught a great Bible class and we had one come forward and repent of sins before the worship even began. Then Grant led us in a few English songs and Richard (one of the local brethren) led us in Swahili songs, Brad Taught an amazing lesson, and Rick led us in Communion. Then we had one, ask to be added to the Lord's church in Baptism. A great morning from the very start! The Samfords and Hochdorfs both came down to worship with us as well, so we had a houseful. 102 in attendance at Moshi today. The men had a business meeting and the guests and I went to eat lunch before heading up the mountain to Maraungu ... read more

A bright and blessed new day in service to a mighty God!

Day #4 and Day #5 in Marangu

Africa » Tanzania » North » Marangu March 8th 2008

"Bomoa Yote"

Richardsons

Day 4 in Marangu Well... I had several amazing pictures from Day 4 of the work being done in the Marangu area, with several exciting things to show. Over 60 bible studies were conducted that day, and one precious soul was added to the Lord's Church in Baptism, named BibiAnna. My niece Nicole lead her first Bible Study in Africa, and I had the greatest pictures of that, (she did an amazing job and I couldn't have been more proud to be there with her at that time!) along with the funny incident that happened to little Gracie. During the study Gracie was holding little EllyNeema (6 months old), while her mom was translating for Nicole, and she let out a squeal! The Babies diaper had exploded, in a way that can't even be tastefully described ... read more

A clear view of Kili from the road to the Church building

Marangu Seminar Day 2

Africa » Tanzania » North » Marangu March 6th 2008

Nicole carrying Elly Neema

Richardsons

Pictures from Day #2 of the work going on in the area of Marangu... read more

Day #3 Working In Marangu Mweka

Africa » Tanzania » North » Marangu March 6th 2008

Translation work completed on the God and man Book

Richardsons

Pictures from Day #3 in Marangu... read more

Looking at the New Swahili version of God and Man

Brief history of Tanzania

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...more history

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