December 23, 2023
On the trail between Machame Camp and Shira Camp (Phunuru)
Kilimanjaro team at Shira Camp (Phunuru)
Kilimanjaro poking out of the clouds from Shira Camp (Phunuru)
Phunuru Sherpa reports that the team had a smooth trip up to the Shira Camp at about 12,500 feet. Their hike today was punctuated by some rain, which required donning their rain gear until the showers passed. Later in the afternoon, it cleared up and the sun came back out. Welcome to Kilimanjaro weather! Phunuru says that the team is enjoying the new more spacious tents that we sent over, with lots of room for everyone!
Tomorrow the team will climb up to Lava Tower, before descending to Barranco Camp. Everyone is feeling healthy and having fun. All’s well on Kilimanjaro!
Eric Simonson