Kilimanjaro: Team Checks in from Shira Camp
Hi from Shira Camp at 12,500 ft on Kilimanjaro. It's currently raining cats and dogs!
We started the day under clear blue skies, had a great breakfast and were hiking by 8:30 in the morning. The clouds started to build at around 9:30 but we had sun breaks for our whole hike.
The terrain was fairly steep right from the start but every one handled it well. The vegetation was very different from the lush rain forest we were in yesterday. As we gained altitude the fauna had a more alpine feel that corresponds to our high elevation.
After we arrived at camp the cooks made a great lunch and while we were eating the rain started. It is nice to be in camp for it so we can rest and relax with the sound of raindrops on the tents.
One of our climbers would like to say hello to Mrs. Price's second grade class. Thanks for following along with our climb.
RMI Guide Seth Waterfall
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Comments (8)
Woo Hoo Eileen!
L&D is keeping tabs on your journey! We are excited and impressed at your sense of adventure and climbing skills! Looking forward to hearing all about your adventure upon your return!
Posted by: Anne & Christine on
Love “tagging along” on your trip - here’s to the journey! Cheers to Team Fuller and everyone else…onward ho… Wishing you all amazing sights and sounds, sweat and laughter… ;)
Posted by: Jiffy Page on
Great job everyone! Glad to hear the hike is a piece of cake for all of you guys! Keep kicking butt! Enjoy the moments! I hope JJ is using his GoPro (since I’ll never climb it I’ll live vicariously through your journey and photos). Shout out to the three Karen’s- Keep going girls! Lots of love from Caitlin, Courtney, and Luke Rams
Posted by: Caitlin Rams on
We love reading the blog and being able to track your progress on this incredible journey you are all taking! Here’s to you all and most to JJ and Karen! Keep going you can do it and enjoy it!
Posted by: Kathy Nahum on
We are enjoying your updates each day. Praying for good weather for the group! All is well in Austin/Round Rock: mid 60’s and gorgeous. Howdy to Bobby, JJ, and all 3 Karen’s! Love and miss you Steve!
Posted by: Sue Sturr on
Congratulations for another successful day on that beautiful mountain, you are all awesome! JoAnne Hemphill
Posted by: JoAnne Hemphill on
Congratulations and a shout out to Annie! We are thinking of you and look forward to the daily updates. We are so excited to see all of the pictures and hear your stories when you return!
Posted by: Erin, Mary, Neota on
Congratulations everyone! Shout out to brother/sister team Derek and Karen Fuller, we’re so proud of what you’ve already accomplished and what you will no doubt continue to accomplish on this extraordinary trip. We think of you everyday hour after hour and we love you! Thank you Seth for leading this awesome adventure and for making us feel “just a little bit closer” despite the distance.
Posted by: Kim Fuller on