March 9th 2008 My team is starting to become more like family to me. Today was a great hike it was about 6 hours long and all up hill! The word of the day was POLE POLE meaning slow slow which was our pace. Eliakim is my guide and he says that I have to think about my future…..my overall goal is to summit and make it to the top….so POLE POLE!

The scenery is amazing and just like life I wasn’t going to let it pass me by. I’m more concern about what’s around me then my pace…in the end I’m going to summit. Dinner tonight was so much fun! I’m getting along well with my crew and we all share the joy of laughter, which is so important in this climb….it makes it so much more fun! I almost forgot the best part of today…when I got to camp all the porters greeted me with a song and dance…what a great feeling I was so HAPPY!

Comparison of Kilimanjaro and Life:

Kilimanjaro- Don’t let the scenery pass you by  Life- Don’t let life pass you by

Kilimanjaro- Take your time and think of the summit Life- Take it day by day

Kilimanjaro- It’s important to make your crew your family and friends Life- Family and friendsare the most important things in life.

Kilimanjaro- Laughter will make the climb easier Life- Life is all about laughing and not taking it too serious

Kilimanjaro- Dance your way to the top Life- Dance as if nobody is watching.