![Title image - BAI takes you to: Kilimanjaro](/v3_assets/images/trip_images/africa/AFKIXX_title.jpg)
Kilimanjaro Expedition Dispatch
June 7, 2017 – On the Way to Moir Camp
The Austin Adventurists woke to a somewhat windy Shira Camp at 12,600ft this morning.
There had been a lot of questions at dinner last night about altitude sickness symptoms, as this elevation is where the headaches and loss of appetite are likely to start. But, no way, all 10 of the climbers looked great at breakfast and the way the porridge, omelettes, pancakes and fruit disappeared, loss of appetite was clearly not a problem.
After breakfast we took the opportunity to get all 88 of our guides, cooks, staff and porters together for some celebration and photo ops. As always the staff were singing and dancing and enjoying the songs of Kilimanjaro - under the musical leadership of our two Kwaya Masters: Chagi boy and Arnold Kimaro.
Eric introduced all the men by name. We know many of them well from our time spent together on the trail and we are learning more about their families and lives each day. After the introductions the team sang "the Eyes of Texas" for the staff.
This morning we start our climb to Moir Camp, and we can see all of Kibo giving us an inspiring view.
![Choir Master celebrating their arrival](assets/03-1-choir-master-kilimanjaro-dance.jpg)
Choir Master celebrating their arrival
![Along the trail](assets/03-2-kilimanjaro-along-the-trail.jpg)
Along the trail
![Hiking through the forest - tree roots are nature’s stairs](assets/03-3-4-hike-forest-kilimanjaro.jpg)
Hiking through the forest - tree roots are nature’s stairs
![Berg Adventures staff dancing and singing](assets/03-5-staff-dancing-singing.jpg)
Berg Adventures staff dancing and singing
![Dining preparation in the dining tent](assets/03-6-kilimanjaro-dining-tent.jpg)
Dining preparation in the dining tent
Tea time and snacks
![Enjoying life in Kilimanjaro](assets/03-8-dining-tent-kilimanjaro.jpg)
Enjoying life in Kilimanjaro
![The Austin Adventurists in front of the tea tent](assets/03-9-team-austin-kilimanjaro.jpg)
The Austin Adventurists in front of the tea tent
![The Berg Adventures Tea tent](assets/03-10-kilimanjaro-dining-tent.jpg)
The Berg Adventures Tea tent
![Berg Adventures Choir master dancing with the team](assets/03-11-singing-dancing-kilimanjaro.jpg)
Berg Adventures Choir master dancing with the team
![The great ascent!](assets/03-12-13-climbing-kilimanjaro.jpg)
The great ascent!
![Gretchen Canter](assets/03-14-gretchen.-climbing-kilimanjaro.jpg)
Gretchen Canter
![Johnna and Jim on the trail](assets/03-15-johnna-jim-kilimanjaro.jpg)
Johnna and Jim on the trail
![Susan Epstein, Johnna Jones, Marci Dell](assets/03-16-susan-johnna-marci-climbing-kilimanjaro.jpg)
Susan Epstein, Johnna Jones, Marci Dell
![Lisa with great views of Kilimanjaro](assets/03-17-lisa-kilimanjaro-background.jpg)
Lisa with great views of Kilimanjaro
![Enjoying mountain life](assets/03-18.jpg)
Enjoying mountain life
Introducing some of Berg Adventures amazing mountain guides:
![Eric has been working with Berg Adventures for 16 years - started working as office staff in Arusha and made his way to one of our best mountain guide.](assets/03-19-eric-berg-adventures-kilimanjaro-guide.jpg)
Eric has been working with Berg Adventures for 16 years - started working as office staff in Arusha and made his way to one of our best mountain guide.
Nickson, Abel and Thomas have also been working for Berg Adventures for more than a decade, their smile and support on the mountain are unforgettable!
![Nickson](assets/03-20-berg-adventures.guide-nickson.jpg)
Nickson
![Abel](assets/03-21-berg-adventures-kilimanjaro-guide-abel.jpg)
Abel
Thomas