Sadly it was time for me to finish my volunteering in Iringa and move on to our next destination, Zanzibar Island. Even though I was only in Iringa for a month I was finally settled in a place again so I found it very hard to leave, but the bigger picture helped me pack my… Read More
Volunteering in Tanzania
It has been a month now since I was standing on the roof of Africa. Since then I have been lucky enough to go on safari and experience all of the animals I dreamed off since I was a little kid, as well as relax on the picturesque white sand beaches along the secluded east… Read More
Article in the NZ herald
This is the article that was in the weekend herald last Saturday Herald article Thanks a lot to Peter Thornton for making this happen
Hindsight
Location: Dar es Salaam Time in Africa: 6 weeks Hindsight really is a beautiful thing. Personally I have always learnt more from my failures than my successes, this is why it has taken me a while to gather some perspective on this adventure. On day 3 of my run I was really struggling with identifying… Read More
What you need to know if you want to climb Kili. Plus some fun stats about my sea 2 summit ascent
What you need to know if you want to climb Kili: First and foremost it helps if you have some sort of internal or external motivation to want to reach the summit. Either you have always wanted to or you are doing it for someone or something you believe in. Which route to take: Secondly… Read More
Days on the mountain
Day 1: Location: Machame gate to Machame camp Distance: 18km Altitude: from 1800-3000m Thought of the day: So amazing to get back into the outdoors! In a brand new, fresh environment and the anticipation was buzzing in both of us. Thankyou: – Jasper and Ellen from Kili Climbers and Safaris for putting us up for… Read More
Climbing time!!
Location: Machame gate Finally it is time to climb! We are on our way to the mountain to start our 5 day trek to the summit. We are so excited and can’t wait to get walking. I am feeling all rested and ready to go after 2 incredible days at Amin Cottages in Marangu. There… Read More
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