{siku ya sita}

{day six}

can you believe i only have {21 days} left until i leave for africa?! in 21 days at 8:30 in the morning i will be boarding a plane with who knows how many suitcases headed for denver, and then all the way to amsterdam by myself! once in amseterdam i will meet up with m'liss and we'll venture the rest of the journey together, with only one layover in tanzania. it will be quite the trip. 29 hours + of traveling all in all.

i'm very excited for all the unique experiences, but most of all, i am excited to meet all of the children. there are so many wonderful kids out there that i know are going to touch my life and change it forever, and it cannot wait to meet them!

did you know?
tanzania is home to the largest peak in africa, mount kilimanjaro with an elevation of 19,340 feet. the meaning and origin of the name kilimanjaro is unknown. it is thought to be a combination of the swahili word kilima meaning "mountain," and the kichagga word njaro, loosely translated as "whiteness," giving the name white mountian.
kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in africa and fourth highest of the seven summits, is considered the tallest freestanding mountain in the world.
climbing kilimanjaro is easy and requires no technical climbing or mountaineering experience. the biggest challenge and danger is the high altitude. climbers die from improper acclimatization and altitude sickness rather than falls. it is not a peak you can climb on your own. it is mandatory to climb with a license guide and have porters carry your equipment.