Sunday, July 11, 2010

Africa III: Moshi, Tanzania

Kilimanjaro 001
Moshi, one of the "starting towns" for climbing Kilimanjaro. The Roof of Africa in the background, shrouded by mist and fog.

Kilimanjaro 002
Taken from our hotel room.

Kilimanjaro 003
At Machame gate, the starting point for the Machame route aka "Whiskey route".

Kilimanjaro 004
Machame gate, with dozens of people around peddling "mountain gear"...

Kilimanjaro 005
Our platoon of porters and guides getting ready for the climb! All these people to support 7 climbers!