Archive for December, 2005
Word of the Week - Goodbye
Date: December 25th, 2005 |
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A common saying you will hear often is “kwa heri,” which means “goodbye.”
Learn how to say “good [read more]
Word of the Week - No
Date: December 15th, 2005 | 3 comments
A good term to use on the pesky flycatchers around Tanzania (especially in Arusha), the word “No” should be part of your vocabulary.
Learn how to say “ [read more]
Perspectives and Advice on Altitude and Altitude Sickness
Date: December 10th, 2005 | No Comments
Altitude
• Climb high, sleep low
• Over 10k feet, 1-2k up per day, after 3k spend extra night
• Rest days, short hikes to higher altitudes
Generally, people start feeling the effects of altitude above 10,000 feet;
AMS — Altitude (Acute) Mountain Sickness
• headache, loss of appetite, tired, vomit, dizziness, sleep issues
• Descend, Diamox
HACE — High Altitude Cerebral Edema
• [read more]
Brief Background of Kilimanjaro - Podcast
Date: December 7th, 2005 | No Comments
Here is an audo file, giving a brief history of Mt. Kilimanjaro
Listen to Kilimanja [read more]
Kilimanjaro’s little sister - Mt. Meru
Date: December 6th, 2005 | No Comments
Often overlooked and sometimes mistaken for Kilimanjaro, Mt. Meru is an hour drive from Mt. Kilimanjaro and is often called its little sister. It has a jagged cone and dramatic jungle below it, part of Arusha National park. With only a small amount of climbers compared to Kilimanjaro, Mt. Meru is still a great [read more]
Word of the Week - What’s Up
Date: December 21st, 2005 | No Comments
This is some good slang to surprise your guides or porters with - Mambo Vipi?
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Word of the Week - Hello
Date: December 13th, 2005 | No Comments
The word “hello” can be said a number of different ways. This is the most basic form.
Listen to the word “He [read more]
Word of the Week - Thank You
Date: December 8th, 2005 | 1 comment
Anyone climbing on Mt. Kilimanjaro, or going on safari, should take time and learn some basic phrases in Swahili, the main language of East Africa. Don’t worry, all your guides will speak English, but often your porters, people in markets know only a little bit of English. Learning some Swahili shows respect and will give [read more]
Podcasting on Kilimanjaro
Date: December 7th, 2005 | No Comments
I am off to Kilimanjaro in just a few days. When I return, we will be uploading hundreds and hundreds of podcasts about people’s experiences on the mountain. Here is our first one.
First Kilimanja [read more]
Cycle Africa - Around Kilimanjaro
Date: December 5th, 2005 | No Comments
This coming September, we are putting together a group to cycle around Mt. Kilimanjaro, designed as an encounter with the people, the environment and the wildlife of this famous mountain.
This trip is for active people who are comfortable exploring new cultures and environments. While not an extreme physical adventure, participation on the trip does [read more]
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