Kilimanjaro: Seth & Team Ascend the Barranco Wall
Jambo! This is Seth checking in from Karanga Valley. Only one more day to high camp!
We have broken out of our daily pattern of clear mornings and rainy afternoons. Today it was cloudy and with rain showers all day. Even though we are not having ideal weather the team is in very high spirits.
Everyone did great on the Barranco Wall this morning. We let most of the people in our last camp get out early and then started up the 800-foot wall. The bottom part of the wall has some really fun scrambling and we all had a blast climbing through that section. We were lucky in that the rain held off until we topped out on the wall.
We hovered around 13,000' all day and the terrain is really cool at this elevation. It's right at the edge of where plants live and so sometimes it looks like a barren waste land. But then you turn a corner and there can be a giant heather forest. It's great trekking here.
Light showers started up after we topped out on the wall and continued to build into a real rainstorm as we pulled into camp. Our tents are nice and dry though and the cook made us a great pasta lunch. We are doing good.
I'll check in again tomorrow from our high camp.
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Comments (9)
Bobby- we are so proud of you! Just a few days until you can sip tequila!
Love Annie, Grace, Davis and Susan
Posted by: Susan Gallagher on
Annie and team,
I have only seen Kilimanjaro from a distance; cannot imagine the extraordinary experience of being on that awesome mountain and climbing towards the top! Thinking of you today and tomorrow, hoping for fair weather, safety, and boost of energy as you near the summit. Thanks for staying in touch through these blogs and photos!
Posted by: Helen (Gillette) on
Hey Annie and the team!
Loving the updates and pictures. Enjoy every moment, be safe and I can’t wait to hear all about it!
Cousin Sara
Posted by: Sara Dahlquist on
KR-
It is so cool to be able to follow your journey! The pictures are amazing. Have fun and stay safe. We miss you!
The Jones Family
Posted by: The Jones Family on
We are loving following this blog! It’s fun to check in at night and get the new report. Thanks for the updates! I’m so glad you weren’t scrambling up a wall in the rain and that it held off at least for that part.
Annie, dear, Matilda would like to see your walking “sticks” sometime and she wants me to invite you to have an adventure with her “like Hiawatha Splash Pool!” She is also very impressed that you are climbing a mountain like the one in Frozen.
We love you! ~the Bensons
Posted by: Kate Benson on
Thinking of you, Annie! Enjoying the blog and looking forward to hearing all the details :)
Posted by: Cindy (RT) on
Derek and Kenner,
I am sure your pasta lunch was as good as our dinner with mom and dad at Joshua’s. We toasted you both after raising our glasses in celebration of 56 years of marriage. How lucky we are to be the offspring of these two wonderful people. Praying for sunny days ahead for you. XO
Posted by: Holly Goodell on
Eileen! In addition to Sonia’s “bowing” upon your return you will also be surprised to find out who’s been promoted, who is getting married, who is having a baby, who got fired, who quit and walked out in a rage, and the seven locations that are closing! Since there is a lot waiting for you at the office, take your time, be safe, and HAVE FUN while you can! :)
Posted by: Anne & Christine on
Eileen, were your ears burning?? Yes, we are talking about you and in total awe of you woman! When you come back to the office don’t be surprised if you see us bowing down and looking at you like we are seeing the Holy Grail on 2 legs. You are an inspiration!
Posted by: Sonia on