Kilimanjaro: Seth & Team Arrive in Machame Camp
Jambo!
We are all up at our first camp and everyone is doing good. Dinner ended a little while ago and the team has headed off to the tents for a long night of rest.
We got an early start this morning with breakfast at 6:30 and we were on the road just after 7:30. It took us about two hours to drive to the national park gate where we spent some time getting organized and sorting out the climbing permit.
Once we were all checked in, we started our trek through the rain forest. Everyone on the team was excited to get going and we spent the next several hours hiking and chatting as we gained about 4,000 vertical feet.
Everything went smoothly except for about five minutes of rain right before we hit camp. That's no problem for this team though and anyway our tents were nice and dry inside when we arrived.
Tomorrow we climb up to the Shira Plateau. I'll check in again from up there.
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Comments (14)
Tell Annie all of us are thinking of her and are so proud of her!!
Posted by: Dianne Burd on
What exceptional athletes! Enjoy the journey, the memories will last a life time.
Posted by: Kat Malcom on
Love tracking the climb through the blog! Ask Karen if she can hear me calling Ka Ka…Ka Ka…from Phoenix. I know y’all are having an amazing time!!! E-hug and can’t wait for tomorrow’s update…
Posted by: Claire Bailey on
Way to go, Eileen! We are soooo proud of you for doing what you love! Keep it up, girl! Love you!!! :-)
Posted by: Stephanie & A.J. Mikloiche on
Prayers and love from Round Rock, TX. May God guide you and keep you safe as you journey into the unknown for most of us. Continued prayers for a safe journey!
Posted by: The Leathers Family on
Happy to hear you are off to a great start! Keep it up! We love you!
Posted by: Courtney, Ashlyn & Reagan Riley on
Good luck, Dad. Hope you have a good hike. Love you, Ayden Sturr!
Posted by: Ayden Sturr on
Giving a shout out to my big brother and sister. So proud of you both and happy you are sharing this experience with one another. What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger. XO lots of love.
Posted by: Holly Goodell on
Praying all have a great positive experience and stay safe. As the song says, “Climb climb up Sunshine Mountain”
Posted by: Philip Sturr on
Good Luck and Prayers to the team. Very proud of you Bobby Gallagher. Mas Tequilla! Love you Brother!
Posted by: Stephen Provencio on
We’re so proud of our “kids” and the rest of the team for making this commitment. We’re with you every step of the way. God’s speed! (Love your blog, Seth!)
Posted by: Delta and Peter Fuller on
Good luck to you all and Pierce says “Don’t fall, Uncle Steve!!”. Love, from the Beck Family!!
Posted by: Cindy Beck and Family on
Tell Steve Sturr I said good luck!
Posted by: Mike Horn on
Tell KK .... Pappy is sure proud of her and excited she is living this dream. All is well on the ranch.
Posted by: Steve Robinson on