We had a short hike today to Arrow Glacier camp. We climbed from 14300 ft to 16000 ft in about 2 hours. Lunch was waiting. We now have a break in our tent and it is raining/snowing (we are in that pesky cloud that keeps showing up in the afternoon). It will probably stop soon.
We have an afternoon acclimatization climb this afternoon- climb high sleep low.
Part Two
This camp is named Arrow Glacier Camp, but there is no longer an Arrow Glacier. In the afternoon, we got a good look at slope we need to climb the next day, and we had no earthly idea how we were going to get up that thing (1st photo).
In the morning, before the sun was completely up, we were treated to a cool pink sunrise over the lands below, with a big Kilimanjaro shadow in the middle of it (2nd photo).
We have an afternoon acclimatization climb this afternoon- climb high sleep low.
Part Two
This camp is named Arrow Glacier Camp, but there is no longer an Arrow Glacier. In the afternoon, we got a good look at slope we need to climb the next day, and we had no earthly idea how we were going to get up that thing (1st photo).
In the morning, before the sun was completely up, we were treated to a cool pink sunrise over the lands below, with a big Kilimanjaro shadow in the middle of it (2nd photo).
Sure sounds like you are being well taken care of and very well fed. And also having fun and making some new friends. It sounds like a great trip, way better to me now then when you were planning it. :)
ReplyDeleteDid you guys call me? I just went to charge the cell and it looked like I missed a call, made me sad that it was you guys that I missed, would have been nice to say hi.
Anyway all is good here at the ranch. We will be heading out for another dog walk today which will make Loo happy.
take care
xo
It sounds like you are having a tremendous time! I can't WAIT to see your pictures. I am sending good vibes for your final "push" to the summit. Steve sends his best wishes, too!
ReplyDeleteSo I talked to my mother today. I asked her, " You know Diane and Doreen, right?"
ReplyDelete" Yes, doreen is the nurse?" She responded.
" Well they are on a climb of Kilaminjaro this week. Isn't that cool?"
She wanted to know," Do they have burka's?"
"Mom, Aren't those the scarves worn by Muslim women?"
" Oh, I meant the people who carry your stuff..."
Cindy