Unbelievable to say the least

I will post an update when my fingers are working and I can do justice to the unbelievable week of tackling Mt. Kilimanjaro. In the mean time check out some of the pictures.

We've reached Karangu Camp

We Just got to kanragu camp. Around 13,000 ft. If you saw what We hiked/climbed (picture) today you would have killed us. It seems like every day is a 6-8 hr trek. Amazing views and great people working as a team. It's hard to understand Swahili language though but we're all picking up a few words. Tomorrow we are off to Barafu camp in the morning and get some rest for the reason we came here which is the push to the summit. We leave at midnight tomorrow night and see one spectacular view. Not sure what signal I'll have. I'll complete the blog when we come back down. It usually works when I'm below 13,000 ft. Our bodies is beat yes even Eli. This has been a bit more than we all expect. We will make it because the end goal is getting closer by the hour I hope all is well with everybody's families and friends. It truly been an incredible journey and one that will never be forgotten.

Jombo from 13,000 but soon to be 19,340.

First camp

Made it to first camp. 3,300 meters or 10,800 feet. It was the most grueling and physical climb/activity I have ever made. My guide said its the toughest and the rest is a piece of cake. Getting set up in the my tent now and going to have dinner, then bed. It was too dark to take this picture last night. You can see the goal in the back ground. Still another 4 days away. A morning tea and breakfast and we start out again at 8:30 to Sira point. That will be around 13,000. Short day but important because we continue to acclimate to the altitude. The rainforest was incredible.