Posts Tagged ‘Kilimanjaro’

The Toilets of Kilimanjaro

The Toilets of Kilimanjaro

The sun setting behind an outhouse on the beautiful mountain of Kilimanjaro may appear to be a rather inviting toilet … but don’t be deceived! What lurks inside is an unspeakable horror! In anticipation for climbing seven days on the mountain, I had brought with me brand new “Shewee,” a portable urine device  that allows women […]

Summiting Kilimanjaro … a mental challenge

Summiting Kilimanjaro … a mental challenge

Many thoughts crossed my mind during the seven grueling hours I climbed toward the summit of Kilimanjaro, but the memory of one person in particular came as a surprise. Coach Thompson, my high school varsity basketball coach. Although I hadn’t seen him since 1996, his image came back with a clear vengeance … fierce blazing […]

Porters on Kilimanjaro

Porters on Kilimanjaro

Photo of the week: Porters displaying amazing strength on Mount Kilimanjaro! To see more photos of my climb up Kilimanjaro CLICK HERE! Read about my climb up to the summit!

Glaciers of Kilimanjaro

Glaciers of Kilimanjaro

Photo of the week: Glaciers on top of Mount Kilimanjaro, in Tanzania. The dormant volcano is Africa’s highest mountain reaching 19,341 ft (5895m) and the world’s tallest free standing mountain. The ice and snow that cap Kili are melting at such a rate that scientist predict all ice will be gone completely within by 2060. […]