by Paty | Oct 5, 2016 | Mt. Kilimanjaro, Tanzania, Trail Journals
Today started out simply, but it soon turned into my favorite day of this journey thus far. At breakfast, I choked down some porridge (with some peanut butter mixed in for some fat) even though I didn’t have an appetite. Then I got ready for today’s 7-mile...
by Paty | Oct 4, 2016 | Mt. Kilimanjaro, Tanzania, Trail Journals
I fell asleep quickly last night, then awoke around 11pm with the most urgent need to pee. Clearly the Diamox is working its wonders. Yesterday was the first day I took it, and the main side effect is a diuretic effect. I’ll admit I felt a lot of impatience...
by Paty | Oct 3, 2016 | Mt. Kilimanjaro, Tanzania, Trail Journals
The morning came sooner than I’d hoped. With precious little sleep and plenty of jet lag, I dragged myself out of bed with the alarm at 6:30 am and headed to the bathroom. Knowing this would be my last real shower or chance to use a flush toilet for the next 8...
by Paty | Oct 3, 2016 | Mt. Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
The first time I seriously considered climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro was after I watched an interview with a particular female celebrity. She was recounting her trip to the summit and mentioned that she took the Marangu Route – which is known as the ‘Coca Cola...
by Paty | Oct 2, 2016 | Mt. Kilimanjaro, Tanzania, Trail Journals
I can’t believe I’m finally in Africa! I’ve wanted to take this adventure for nearly 20 years. After constantly pushing the idea of climbing Kilimanjaro to the back of my brain — where all my other “someday I want to…” dreams...
