It stopped raining sometime during the night and everything was drying out in the morning.  We were up at 6, packed up and breakfast at 7.  We all felt great and decided to do tips a bit differently

We got up at 10, well I miss my alarm so I get up at 10:30 and dress quickly.  I jump out of the tent and grab a few biscuits and hot tea.  The plan is to go from Barafu Camp 4700m (15420ft) to

Up at 7, pack, breakfast at 8 and off at 9.    Another short acclimatization day going from Karanga Camp 4040m (13255ft) to Barafu Camp 4700m (15420ft).  The sign says it is a 3 hour hike, but again

Well, so much for a good night rest.  Starting at about 1am and hourly for the rest of the night I was awakened by an intestinal problem.  Temps outside were about 25F so I’d quickly don pants,

Up at 6, pack, breakfast at 7 and off at 8, again.  This was going to be a long day.  We were to head up the Shira Plateau 3840m (12595ft) toward the Western Breach.  We would climb as high as the

Up at 6, pack, breakfast at 7 and off at 8.  Breakfasts always started with porridge, which did not look appetizing but tasted good with a bit of sugar added.  This was followed by eggs, sausage,

Up at 7, pack, breakfast and then meet the guides (Oforo, Julius, and Godfrey), load into the large bus and off we went to Machame Gate at 1500m (4920ft).  We register at the ranger station, sort