Friday, January 6, 2012

Climbing Mt Kilimanjaro

Today, I start my journey to Tanzania Africa to climb Mt. Kilimajaro. It is the highest freestanding mountain in the world and is 19,341 ft. I will be 8 days on the mountain, sleeping in a tent. I am in good shape, both nervous and excited with a good dose of "what was I thinking". I am looking forward to putting one foot in front of the other, a little self reflection along the way with a good bit of exercise. With all good intentions I have my sketching kit in my pack and hope to journal my trek.

See you in a week and a half.
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18 comments:

  1. NancyJanuary 7, 2012 at 8:39 AM

    Safe Journeys Jen....Happy New Year!

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  2. Sandy in MichiganJanuary 7, 2012 at 1:11 PM

    How thrilling! Good luck on one of your life's biggest adventures!

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  3. Linda TJanuary 7, 2012 at 1:14 PM

    Great sketch! Three of my family did that last summer and loved it. I couldn't get any of them to sketch along the way, so I look forward to seeing yours.

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  4. Barbara BJanuary 7, 2012 at 1:35 PM

    Beautiful sketch, and what a great thing to do for yourself to start of the new year.

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  5. jgrJanuary 7, 2012 at 3:32 PM

    Yes, very thrilling-I hope you have a safe and wonderful time.

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  6. Mari Brown and ColourblobJanuary 7, 2012 at 5:15 PM

    Thats fantastic, what a journey (dream trip).
    I hope you will have a really good trip & hike, make tons of wonderful memories and hopefully be able to paint as well. Best of Luck!!!!

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  7. SandraJanuary 7, 2012 at 6:09 PM

    Quite a project for the new year! Hope that you have a glorious time.

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  8. AnonymousJanuary 7, 2012 at 9:28 PM

    Sounds like an interesting and life changing adventure!

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  9. MelliottJanuary 7, 2012 at 9:56 PM

    You mention this so casually--by the way, going to go climb Mt. K. now! Wow. We want the details when you get back! Hope you do find the time/energy to sketch/paint.

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  10. debra morrisJanuary 7, 2012 at 11:17 PM

    Great sketch what a amazing adventure. Happy New Year

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  11. Lynn Logan RoselliJanuary 8, 2012 at 11:19 AM

    Safe Journey! This sounds exciting!

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  12. meeganJanuary 8, 2012 at 7:13 PM

    how exciting - and a beautiful painting to start with. return safely and hope you get more chances to paint.

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  13. Suma CMJanuary 8, 2012 at 8:31 PM

    Good luck and have fun!

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  14. WildflowerhouseJanuary 8, 2012 at 9:18 PM

    Safe and wonderous journey!

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  15. DeborahJanuary 9, 2012 at 12:28 PM

    Wow! Can't wait to see sketches of the new adventure.
    Travel safe.

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  16. BARBARA WEEKSJanuary 12, 2012 at 10:50 AM

    Beautiful!
    Godspeed!

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  17. Living a Creative LifeJanuary 12, 2012 at 2:11 PM

    Bingo! I hit the jackpot today finding all these great watercolorists with blogs! Love your adventure-keep posting!

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  18. Margaret AnnJanuary 19, 2012 at 1:15 AM

    You are my hero. Safe journey dear girl...♥

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