My Mt. Kilimanjaro journal!

Originally, I set out to "conquer" the highest mountian in Africa. Maybe it was all the initial excitment in me or just pure adreneline; but I will admit up front that I had NO IDEA what I was getting myself into. What follows is my audio journal transcribed for you to enjoy. Sit back and browse the pics, laugh a little, and seriously think twice if you ever had the urge to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro.

Mon. June 18^th 8:32am

“I feel a lot better . Had a great sleep. It’s been a very interesting weekend…… I’m excited and nervous as heck. I really wanna do this climb, but I feel a little under prepared, under the weather, and slightly out of shape; but that’s not going to stop me from giving 110% till my body (caugh) beyond! till my body won’t allow me to go any further; so this is something that’s deffinately on my “life to do list.” I’m looking forward to standing at 19,000 feet, looking at a new perspective of the world. Till later……

Mon. June 18^th 11:30am

[at the gate] A lot of paper work, a lot of waiting…. Base elevation is 6,400 feet…….Lot’s of anticipation. I’m ready to get moving.

Mon. June 18^th 1:21pm

Just saw some Blue Monkeys. Got some pictures. Just about halfway to camp. This first trek is so far just like a gradual day hike through the woods, and uh just about anyone could do it. So far so good…..