Previously in part 2: we’d made it to Karanga camp (13,200 ft) around noon and brashly decided to forfeit a day of rest and a full night’s sleep and march on to base camp, Barafu. We would make our summit push that night, thus shortening our trek from 7 to 6 days. As we rose out … More Kilimanjaro part 3: Thinner air
The subdued finale to our great Congo adventure was an activity-free day in Brazzaville. However, it is well known, one can indulge in only so much introspection. So we improvised. … More In Brazza
For those 30,000 of you who speak Aka, you already know a Bai (pronounced “by”) is a natural forest clearing where animals come to socialize, eat, drink, and get minerals from the muddy pools while avoiding crocs. Essentially it’s the Applebees of the jungle. The concentration of wildlife in bais make them a great place for … More Sitting on the dock of a Bai
When we tell people about our trip, the conversation rarely makes it past our second destination – Congo. The reactions generally fall into three categories. 1. They’ve never heard of it – so why would anyone go there. 2. Those who know of it are shocked by our hubris – the heart of darkness, blood … More Congo: Are we crazy?
These things don’t happen overnight.
There has been a significant preamble up to this undertaking. The potential energy captured over the last few months, maybe years, decades even, will soon be released in a kinetic burst … as we empty our pockets, clear security, wait patiently for our group number, and eventually trudge aboard that CRJ-700 to Dulles. … More How did we get here?
round the world in sixty days 