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Recent AdventuresAugust 9th: Safari! Our group went on an amazing 5 day safari seeing everything from elephants to lions (in a large tree no less) giraffe, cheetah/cub, hippos and giraffe. It was amazing to see all these animals up close and personal. We are all returning today and tomorrow. Tanzania is an amazing country!!! August 3rd: Community giving On August 3d the group distributed school supplies provided by Theresa Daus Webber's mother, Thelma, at the Tukuhaki orphanage as well as gum and chap stick provided by Martin and his staff (Prince Williams County, Va.). The 26 children were amazing - so polite and grateful to have things to draw and color with!!! August 1st: Reached the summit! A successful climb by all with 5 summits and 2 personal goals accomplished. Weather was good, a little windy and cold but clear. What a beautiful mountain. We all made it down to the lowest camp later on the 1st. Next, the group will be moving on for an African safari. July 31st: headed to high camp. The group is moving well and headed to high camp. Everyone appears to be healthy. Our summit bid will be tonight around 12:30. Wish us well. Everyone is doing fine, tired but fine. July 27th: Heading for Mount Kilimanjaro. - Laurie Bagley, a Melika sponsored athlete, is guiding a group of climbers on Mount Kilimanjaro. Laurie reported that she has met with her group of climbers, and gone through pre-trip preparations. On July 27th they left for the approach to the mountain, Africa's highest, and also the highest free standing mountain in the world. Kili is one of the seven summits. The trip to the summit and back to base camp will take about 8 days. Afterward the group will enjoy an African safari, viewing animals from Landrovers at three different game parks. |