Reds and Greens
Sunday December 4th Bright and early we checked out and headed back to Tokyo station. Our 7:30am Shinkansen arrived with Japanese precision and in no time at all we were… Reds and Greens
22
Dec
22
Dec
Better Late Than Never
Saturday December 3rd Our day was supposed to begin at half past midnight, leaving on our jet plane bound for Tokyo. Alas, it began in our own beds when we… Better Late Than Never
13
Jun
Bonus Episode: A Day In Doha
Hi again everyone! A quick bonus episode from my recent African adventure. While my flights were super easy and direct from Melbourne to Kilimanjaro, on the way home I… Bonus Episode: A Day In Doha
13
Jun
Safari Day!
Before heading home from the epic Kili climb, we factored in a day of safari. Why not more? Well, since Kate was not at all interested in climbing Kili… Safari Day!
13
Jun
Adventures on Kilimanjaro (Summary Post with Links)
Hi everyone! I finally got my adventures on Kilimanjaro all written up. So that you read them in the right order, here are some handy links for you! Hope… Adventures on Kilimanjaro (Summary Post with Links)
12
Jun
Kili Climb Day Six: Sweet Sweet Oxygen
Start: 3900m @ Millennium Camp Finish: 1650m @ Mweka Gate Distance: Approx 13km Duration: 4hrs We were so grateful for spending the night at the earlier camp. It meant less walking and more… Kili Climb Day Six: Sweet Sweet Oxygen
12
Jun
Kili Climb Day Five: SUCCESS!
Start: 4673m @ Barafu Camp Finish: 3900m @ Millennium Camp (max altitude 5895m @ Uhuru Peak) Distance: Not quite sure… maybe 10km? Duration: 16hrs (yes, 16hrs) Summit Day. Oh my. 11pm (yes, pm)… Kili Climb Day Five: SUCCESS!
12
Jun
Kili Climb Day Four: Double Header
Start:3976 @ Barranco Camp Finish: 4673m @ Barafu Camp Distance: Approx 8km Duration: 8hrs 6:30am again, and another beautiful morning. Cold again, but last night I layered up a bit to keep warm… Kili Climb Day Four: Double Header
12
Jun
Kili Climb Day Three: First Signs of Altitude Sickness
Start: 3837m @ Shira Gate Finish: 3976 @ Barranco Camp (max altitude 4600 @ Lava Tower) Distance: Approx 10-12km Duration: 7hrs 6:30am! Rise and shine! Like yesterday, I was awake from about… Kili Climb Day Three: First Signs of Altitude Sickness
12
Jun
Kili Climb Day Two: Above the Clouds
Start: 3000m @ Machame Camp Finish: 3837m @ Shira Camp (max altitude 3900m) Distance: Approx 6-8km Duration: 4hrs Day two began with a 6:30am wake up call, although both CC and I… Kili Climb Day Two: Above the Clouds