Monday, March 18, 2013

March 18, 2013

I feel like I climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro all over again these past two years while I was writing my novel A TABLE ON KILIMANJARO. The characters follow the same route as I did - the Machame Trail. Our group was very fortunate in the weather we experienced on the mountain. I needed to make my novel more exciting so added in some creative weather elements. I have since heard of other climbers experiencing 60-70 mph wind gusts on summit day. If you are thinking about climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro and wondering what it could be like, check out my novel on Amazon. It's available in electronic and print versions.

A final view of Mt. Kilimanjaro

A final view of Mt. Kilimanjaro

It's Official

It's Official

At the Roof of Africa

At the Roof of Africa

Crater

Crater

Glaciers

Glaciers

Barafu Camp

Barafu Camp

Looking back at Karanga Valley Camp

Looking back at Karanga Valley Camp

Morning Send Off

Morning Send Off

Barranca Wall

Barranca Wall

Top of Barranca Wall

Top of Barranca Wall

The Dining Tent

The Dining Tent

Trail to Lava Tower

Trail to Lava Tower

Shira Camp

Shira Camp

Machame Trail

Machame Trail

Machame Gate

Machame Gate

Half Dome cables

Half Dome cables

Towering Tree

Towering Tree
this is a former house plant that I tired of, I didn't want to throw it out, so I dug a hole for it in the dog yard. It's thriving despite me.