Wednesday, December 23, 2009

The Next Adventure -- Kilimanjaro

I didn't pick Kili -- it picked me.

A few years ago I started following the development of a new travel company. Had I started such a company, it would have the same philosophy -- adventure travel with a heart. Seeing Roadmonkey's first successfully completed Kili expedition, I knew I had to get on board for the next one.

June 2010 we are going to take the Lemosho route which is one of the newest, thus more rugged and less littered trails. As such, we'll have a greater chance of seeing wild animals, which would be a treat.

Before signing up for the trip I didn't really know what I was getting into. The more I read, the more I realize that - this trip isn't a joke. I'm going to have to prepare. From getting the proper meds to taking my workout routine up a notch, I can't lose focus these next six months. After-all, I want to reach the ultimate goal -- of making it to the summit.

I now have my scripts and started using the 'incline' feature on the treadmill. While these are merely baby steps, as Lao Tzu said, "The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step."

2 comments:

kurokitty said...

You'll have to change the name of your blog!

Visitin'Rwanda said...

I thought about that...and maybe I will at some point. It was, however, the trip to Rwanda that started this -- my blogging and my love of Africa. And, I have a feeling that that trip will have a greater impact on my life that I yet know. That story is yet to be written....