My students admire a map of Kilimanjaro and our route to reach Uhuru Peak - 19,340 ft. We had just completed our first 'practice hike' on Mt. Meru to grow accustomed to walking all day. Everyone's looking strong.
We'll soon be on our way and my American friends arrive soon. In the meantime, my students are breaking in their boots in preparation. They may be getting funny looks trekking to school in clunky boots, but no blisters will be had!
Tomorrow, we're meeting at my house to distribute warm clothing and to discuss first aid, elevation sickness and other matters pertinent to the climb.
Friday, my American friends (having just arrived - hopefully not too jet lagged) and I will be visiting my students' homes and school to grasp what a Tanzanian youth's everyday life is like.
Sunday is departure day!
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