Kilimanjaro Expedition Dispatch

John is Berg Adventures lead guide

We had the afternoon off at Lava tower camp. We enjoyed burritos and fresh steamed vegetables for lunch, then relaxed. Merran organized a game of “ Liar’s Dice” in the dining tent.

Left: Liz dresses warmly in the morning; Right: Marielle with her hat – notice how many wild hats we have in this group?

Left: Lynne had a new jacket which she pulled out for the hike to lava tower; Right: When the Berg Adventures guides first met Joe, the called him “Papa Joe” the name has stuck.

Merran join in with the singing and dancing

Moir Camp

Pascale and Liz greet the morning at Moir camp

Along the trail to Lava tower we crossed beneath the Peneck Glacier.

Left: The guides call Philippe, “Young Simba” which means “young lion”; Right: Ross Packing up at Moir Camp

Left: Shelley has a wild hat too!; Right: Remi enjoying the climb

The singing begins at 4,500 m, Lava Tower

Liz and Pascale singing along at Lava Tower

Stephanie and Pascale deal with an earring malfunction

Stephanie happy at Lava tower camp

Party time!

Along the trail today we saw much unsettled weather high on the mountain.

Our team having fun

Teresa birthday party

Teresa with her birthday cake