March 5, 2012 All members returned to the US yesterday afternoon. Flights home are long – at least 2 legs in the 8-9 hour range. They’re tough but maybe they’re a good thing. We had time to catch up on sleep and time to reflect on the previous two weeks. I was fortunate to have […]
March 2, 2012 Phil & Co. wrapped up their last day of game viewing after spotting several cheetahs & lions along side several other predators who were all taking full advantage of the annual wildebeest calving season. Next stop for the team will be Arusha where they’ll have some time to shop around for some […]
February 29, 2012 Phil checked in to report that all is well on Safari. After some last minute shopping in Arusha, they made to the Ngorongoro Crater just in time for a gin & tonic at sunset. Though the official game viewing begins tomorrow they’ve already spotted storks, baboons, giraffes, monkeys and dik-diks (small antelope). […]
February 28, 2012 Phil checked in this morning to report that the team has been fed and watered and are now anxious to get out and check out the Serengeti. Among all the other animals, they’ll keep a close eye out for the Big 5: Elephant, Rhino, Leopard, Lion, & Cape Buffalo. The Leopard and […]
February 27, 2012 Busy weekend for Phil & team on the slopes of Kilimanjaro! Sunday saw the group arrive & into tents at Barafu Camp (15,000′), just ahead of afternoon snow showers. After some gear prep and a hot dinner, they snuck in a few winks before the 11pm wake up call. It was time […]
February 24, 2012 Phil checked in from Barranco camp on Kilimanjaro where the team is feeling great and doing very well. According to Phil, Barranco might just be the most scenic camp on the mountain. The team enjoyed taking in the sights this evening and are ready to call it a night. Tomorrow morning looks […]
February 23, 2012 A quick call from Phil this morning to tell us the team is resting at Shira Camp, about 12,000′, where the weather is “perfection” itself. Tomorrow they’ll make their way around the Lava Tower, then down a little to the Barranco Hut and get their first look at the Barranco Wall before […]
February 22, 2012 Phil called in from a starlit camp on Kilimanjaro where he and the team are now getting ready to call it a night. It was a great start to the trek today after the team enjoyed a nice drive to the Machame Gate with pretty views along the way. Once on the […]
February 21, 2012 Phil Ershler called in early this morning to report that all team members and luggage have arrived safely. Today they’ll enjoy a nice day at the hotel, recover from jet lag, and work on getting all packed up for tomorrow. They’ll head out for Day 1 of their climb bright and early […]
February 20, 2012 Fresh off the summit of Kilimanjaro, the team began safari today. They flew out to Serengeti where the Landcruisers and drivers were waiting. The flight is a really cool experience and saves a ton of driving. From there they will travel overland through Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and all the way back to […]
