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June 14th 2011
Long march across to Mawenzi Tarn (14,206ft). Beautiful spot - tarn beneath the crumbling, rocky faces of Mawenzi. More rock-surfing keeps me from drifting off but I keep telling myself I must take this time - must be patient to allow for success on summit day. We head up to the ridge at 14,763ft for an acclimitisation walk. Many of the primates who are hiking with me are beginning to feel the ... read more

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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