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Miriam Makeba Sings ‘Kilimanjaro’

Peter Baxter — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 21:42:03 +0000

The late great Miriam Makeba – Mama Africa – breathed her last on Novemeber 9 in Italy, collapsing after her final live performance. Here the iconic afro/jazz supremo sings from a live 1960s performance her cover of ‘Kilimanjaro’.

And now for something completely different…!

Moir to Lava Tower

Donovan — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 16:38:12 +0000

You generally don’t see this Kilimanjaro picture angle. It’s on the route from Moir Hut to Lava Tower, coming from the west. This is typically Day 4 on a Lemosho Route climb.

Karanga Camp

Donovan — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 16:32:58 +0000

Best Kilimanjaro Picture

Donovan — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 17:53:21 +0000

This is one of my favorite pictures of Mt. Kilimanjaro from the Marangu Route, headed up to Kibo Huts and then up to Gilliman’s Point. I rarely climb the mountain on this route, so I have only see this perspective a few times. To the right of this picture, you would see Mawenzi, or Hans Meyers Peak. This is definitely the easy side of Kilimanarjo and it doesn’t look intimidating. But don’t let this fool you! It still is a tough challenge.

Kilimanjaro From Airplane

Donovan — Sat, 26 Jan 2008 00:41:09 +0000

My pilot friend continues to update me with great pictures of the snows of Kilimanjaro.

Belarusians Arrive On Kilimanjaro!

Donovan — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 23:45:43 +0000

Recently I heard from a group of 7 clients who managed to get to the summit of Kilimanjaro, Uhuru Peak. You can see their picture before the climb, when they are fresh, excited, and ready for the mountain, with their new trekking gear and a great attitude. And then you see their picture at the summit – exhausted, tired, cold, and ready to descend, as the 5 to 6 hour hike from Barafu Camp is one of the hardest parts of the trip.

While it’s always great to get to the legendary “you made it” sign on Kilimanjaro, most would admit, it’s always good to leave and get back down.

Picture of the week 52

Ed — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 19:07:38 +0000

This is the last photo for this year as Donavan has other plans for the site in 2008. I enjoyed sharing the images. I received some very nice reactions to the photos and wish to thank everyone that sent comments. I also wish to thank the outstanding staff at BootsnAll for their kind stewardship of this process.

The final image was sent to me after our trip. I’d shipped a package of goodies to our head Tusker Guide, Bwana Stephen, with the intent to have him pass the stuff around to our 19 team members. I’d singled out this Green Bay Packer Parka to be given to Haji the porter that followed this 50+ year old all the way up the mountain with the rescue equipment. Even though we couldn’t speak to each other, we created a bond with smiles and sharing Snickers candy bars during breaks. He may well have been older than I but he could kick my ass on the trail even with a 35 pound load on his head! Thanks Haji.

Kilimanjaro Summit Picture

Donovan — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 19:09:58 +0000

I always like the group photographs in front of the sign on top of Mt. Kilimanjaro. They are always so different and unique even though it’s the same picture. Sometimes it’s dark, cold – the climbers look exhausted. Other times it’s full of people in the back ground, others clamoring to get their pictures taken too. This picture – with 3 of my clients – the people actually look pretty happy. You never know quite what to expect. Good job ladies – and you too Sherpa Ken.

Picture of the week 51

Ed — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 19:11:56 +0000

This photo was taken just outside of the Mweka Gate Hut as the officials completed our summit certificates. Our Tusker Land Rover waited a few steps away ready to whisk us down through the gauntlet of souvenir salesmen and hawkers as we headed, joyful to be riding, to the first shower in 11 days.

We made sure to break-in our Asolo boots prior to the climb but they were basically new when we started the trek. As you can see, our trusted foot-gear took a vigorous pounding and left the mountain with true character.

Picture of the week 50

Ed — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 18:59:57 +0000

Our final stop on the way down was Millennium Camp on the edge of the tree line. I confess that I never took any pictures. We could breathe, our hunger had returned, we knew we would sleep like babies and the realization we’d really climbed the mountain combined to leave us standing there in a sustained, wow.

On the final day through the rain forest, however, I took many images like this one. After a week without any foliage, this was pure
Eden.