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bigpiney · 08-29-2006, 03:47 PM

I would recommend climbing Kilimanjaro is you get close to it. I have never been to Africa, but my 2 best friends have spent a lot of time there. They were able to get a guide cheap by just showing up. the Sherpas carry everything for you, you aren't allowed to do it yourself. It is a 4 day trip though. 3 days of hiking, that is not too difficult, just trying to get you acclimatized, and then you hit the summit. They loved it, if you can disregard the projectile vomiting and diarrhea. I guess the Sherpas also make the food for you and it can be a bit on the greasy side. Amazing view to see the sunrise at 20000 feet. One day I will get over there and do it.

I can talk to them if you have questions or want more info.

Archaea · 08-29-2006, 04:06 PM

I would love to do that, but unfortunately my eight year old son gets altitude sickness. Otherwise we had planned on taking my seventy something father up the mountain. Maybe next time we'll climb it. It is on the agenda.

fusnik11 · 08-29-2006, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Archaea

I would love to do that, but unfortunately my eight year old son gets altitude sickness. Otherwise we had planned on taking my seventy something father up the mountain. Maybe next time we'll climb it. It is on the agenda.

What about Zimbabwe?

You up to visiting Victoria Falls and going on safaris?

I don't want to pander to you, but if you are interested in this section of Africa, let's have some dialogue.

Rickomatic · 08-29-2006, 06:08 PM

I loved it when I visited Agidar Morocco. Some of the best oranges I ever ate in my life came from there. I had plenty of fun bartering for trinkits. Casablanca is too much like any other large city.

Archaea · 08-29-2006, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by fusnik11

What about Zimbabwe?

You up to visiting Victoria Falls and going on safaris?

I don't want to pander to you, but if you are interested in this section of Africa, let's have some dialogue.

Tanzania has the Serengheti for safaris, and we're adding Zanzibar.

08-29-2006, 04:06 PM	#12
Archaea Assistant to the Regional Manager Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: The Orgasmatron Posts: 24,338	I would love to do that, but unfortunately my eight year old son gets altitude sickness. Otherwise we had planned on taking my seventy something father up the mountain. Maybe next time we'll climb it. It is on the agenda. __________________ Ἓν οἶδα ὅτι οὐδὲν οἶδα

08-29-2006, 06:08 PM	#14
Rickomatic Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: West Jordan UT Posts: 319	I loved it when I visited Agidar Morocco. Some of the best oranges I ever ate in my life came from there. I had plenty of fun bartering for trinkits. Casablanca is too much like any other large city. __________________ "Always do right. This will gratify some people and astonish the rest." Mark Twain

08-29-2006, 03:47 PM	#11
bigpiney Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Big Pine , CA Posts: 842	I would recommend climbing Kilimanjaro is you get close to it. I have never been to Africa, but my 2 best friends have spent a lot of time there. They were able to get a guide cheap by just showing up. the Sherpas carry everything for you, you aren't allowed to do it yourself. It is a 4 day trip though. 3 days of hiking, that is not too difficult, just trying to get you acclimatized, and then you hit the summit. They loved it, if you can disregard the projectile vomiting and diarrhea. I guess the Sherpas also make the food for you and it can be a bit on the greasy side. Amazing view to see the sunrise at 20000 feet. One day I will get over there and do it. I can talk to them if you have questions or want more info.