Kilimanjaro update

Greetings from the mountain! We are camped around 13,000 feet. Weather is nice, although I suspect it will drop to 20 or so tonight. Makes those evening toilet runs a lot of fun! Everyone is here and doing well. Yesterday was a long hike up to over 15,000 and then down to camp at about 13,000. I think the down part was harder then the morning climb. This morning was a short day, but up a pretty steep (and crowded) wall. Lots of folks on the trail- probably 300 or so including all the porters. All the kids and the old guys seem to be doing well. Of course, we have not seen a mirror in 8 days, so I am sure we just look great. Taking lots of pictures which we will share when we return. Food has been great- and plenty of it! I do not think that anyone has lost a pound since we arrived in Africa. Everyone is tired at night so worship has been short-and quiet. Again, everyone is doing well. The ocassional headache or tummy issue, but the guides have been watching everyone and making sure we get what we need. This has really been a fantastic group and a fantastic trip! We appreciate all the prayers from home. Tomorrow is a tough day as we climb to about 15,000 feet, sleep a few hours and then head up towards the summit about midnight. Will keep you posted as soon as I can. Hope the safari folks are enjoying warm showers, soft beds and seeing lots of animals!


Mark Block