September 29, 2015 Craig checked in from the Serengeti today. An amazing amount of lions were seen along with close-ups of the cheetah and leopard. One of the highlights of the day was watching a vulture try to take out a baby gazelle. The gazelle came out the winner! With an evening thunderstorm, the […]
September 28, 2015 Craig called in from the first camp in the Serengeti. “The flight was a little bumpy coming in today but we are doing great!†The Team has already seen a ton of wildlife including a pride of about 30 lions and a few cheetahs. Tomorrow is the first full day of wildlife […]
September 27, 2015 Craig called from Moshi after celebrating the Kilimanjaro summit with the entire team at Mweka gate. The tipping ceremony and summit certificate make for a great afternoon. Returning to Moshi and a good shower with a drink of their choice is a nice start to the evening. Time for the duffle shuffle […]
September 26, 2015 Craig checked in with a happy team from Mweka Camp! All is well.  It was a great climb to the summit of Kilimanjaro. Craig managed to get a photo out during the day. It looks like a perfect day on top. Craig mentioned that it might have been one of the coldest […]
September 25, 2015 Our Kilimanjaro Team is at High Camp resting for the big day tomorrow. Craig said the plan is to wake up at 11pm and be walking by midnight. Tonight at High Camp is spent like that of a kid on Christmas Eve, thinking about how great the next day is going to […]
September 24, 2015 Our Kilimanjaro Team is making great progress. The excitement and challenge of the Barranco Wall was the target for today and everyone did fantastic. It always feels good to get up the wall and into the open area. A short trek later and the team arrived in Karanga Camp at 13,000 feet. […]
September 23, 2015 Craig called from Barranco Camp with good news from the team. All is well! (and it is a little chilly) It is a pretty good test for the Kilimanjaro Climbing Team today. They are up early and do a little bit of ascending. They take a gradual climb up to the Lava […]
September 22, 2015 Craig John checked in from a breezy but clear Shira Camp. All is well on Kilimanjaro, the team trekked together and had great views of Kilimanjaro today. It is right there! Breaking out of the forest is a great feeling. Today’s trek signified another climate zone crossing. From the tall trees of […]
September 21, 2015 Craig John checked in from Machame Camp at about 10,000 feet. It was a great day on the trail. After all of the duffle shuffles and preparations for the Kilimanjaro Climb, it is nice to stretch our legs. The check in procedure at the Park Entrance can be busy. When the entire […]
September 20, 2015 Craig John just checked in from Moshi. All members with gear have arrived in Moshi. With gear checks complete and a beautiful day in Moshi, the team is ready to get on the road and head to the park entrance.  The team was happy to have Lead Chagga Guide Lazzaro walk with […]
