Clark Griswald, Chuck Norris, the Unibomber, and "Company" Climb Kili

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July 23rd 2008

Published: July 26th 2008

The time finally came for our much anticipated Mount Kilimanjaro climb. However, it got off to a most inauspicious beginning. Ben came down with a cold and horrible allergies the week before the trip. Rytas, our friend from Chicago who is just beginning an around-the-world journey of his own, lost his luggage on his flight from Amsterdam to Dar es Salaam and got into Moshi the day before we left. ... Read Full Entry

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Kyle Bernard and Company

The Bernard Brothers

I quit my cushy job in health care software in January of 2008 and hit the road with my younger brother Darren (the one on the left of the photo). We had plane tickets to South East Asia and not much of a plan beyond that. It turned into one of the best years of my life. And, as a result of this blog, I convinced many of my friends to leave their uninspiring jobs and travel as well! I am now finishing medical school in the United States and starting residency shortly. Money is tight, becoming a MD has me pinned down, but I jump at every opportunity I can to get out on the road.... full info

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The Brothers Bernard

At Karanga camp in the morning.

Rytas with the fighter pilot

Fighter pilot was a cubs fan and had to wear a silly a hat for his squadran. Its the small things you can enjoy while camping.

Chuck Norris, the porter

Everyone called Ben Chuck Norris so Ben threw his bag on his head porter style and went. But Chuck Norris doesn't walk up the mountain. He pushes the earth down.

Clark Griswald

Darren looking like Clark Griswald from National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation. Check out the nice knit sweater and hat. He's a looker.

Unibomber

Rytas Vygantas looking like ole' Teddy Kazinsky...

Censored

Due to my propensity towards vulgarity, I have to censor the nickname D and Ben gave me. See if you can fill in the blanks: Stupid-BLEEP-BLEEP-sucking-BLEEP-slapping-two-bit-BLEEP-splunking-BLEEP.

Mustachios

Like the Larry Bird look Ben is pulling off?

Marlboro Man

Ryan developped the nastiest caugh, sounding like he had been smoking a pack a day for the last few years.

26th July 2008

Cousin Kirsten
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so proud of you all!
Hi Cousins, So proud of you all for your amazing climb! The photos are gorgeous..thanks for continuing to share your wonderful journey of the world. Have fun with your parents! Love, Kirsten and kids

26th July 2008

Mel
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Congrats!
Congrats - what an awesome achievement. Mad jealous over here in the land of the Midwest. Love the nicknames too by the way. Hope to see you all soon and enjoy your safari time :)

26th July 2008

Clark and deming
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nickname for kyle
"tony montana"

27th July 2008

Aunt Ilene
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AMAZING! Love Aunt Ilene

28th July 2008

Ray
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Marlboro Man? More like Cuban Cigar man (haha)! Glad everyone made it safely!

29th July 2008

mel
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an annoying truth
It's so cool that you guys got to climb mount Kilamanjaro and no one died! I couldn't be prouder! I guess most people die on Everest and such, not so much Kilamanjaro. But all the Makolins are very happy that you're alive. And I am the only Makolin who will make this comment, but I am happy for you because you have gotten to see the snow and ice on Kilamanjaro before it melts away and is gone for...well maybe not forever, but at least for some long glacial period. You have all seen something that most people will never see in their lifetime, and I couldn't be more thrilled for you! How well deserved the "soaking in [the] spoils" will be for you! Please tell your parents I said hello! And give them hugs for me!

30th July 2008

gusstavo
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Burnie Glad to see the Mustachio in Full effect and matured , I have been waiting for years to see such a beautiful site!

13th August 2008

Stephen Paul
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dont worry, be happy
Great post! Kili looks insanely beautiful, someday I will visit. Its like another world, and its good to see the glaciers still look think. Dont worry, when Obama gets elected the USA will start down a whole new path to the future! It wont save the melting glaciers(too little too late, we are now #2 in polluting behind China and soon India) but at least it wont make us look so bad. PS- I had to throw away my shoes I took to Ratanakiri because of the red dirt!!

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