B r i a n V e r k l e y

hello again

2005-10-14 04:35:55 • by Brian Verkley

sorry for the double post last time.  I told you things were a little wierd over here.  heh.  Thanks for all the replies though.

Yesterday we went to Arusha National Park and saw lots of monkeys and baboons, and of course quite a few new birds.  It is on the side of Mount Meru, so we got a quick taste of some altitude and forest.  The coolest things were the hippos that came out to see us, and a lake filled with thousands of noisy pink flamingos !

anyway, today is our off day.  Leanne is getting her hair braided by the pool now, while dad and i update you folks on our adventure so far.  Between us 4 i think we have nearly 2000 photos already :-)  ah, don't you love digital.

We have a metting at 5 this aft with our climb guides, then one more good night sleep in a bed, with a shower in the morning.  after that, it is up up up.

Different lodge when we come down, so who knows if the internet will be better or worse.  Power isn't very reliable here.

Anyway, talk to you all in a week, and please do write here so we can read all the postings later !

Comments

by Lisa Verkley • 2005-10-14 06:34:26

Thanks for the updates! Enjoy your last night's sleep in a bed! How on earth are you storing 2000 digital photos? Or did Dad really bring his laptop?

by julie • 2005-10-14 19:42:55

Ok, now you have made me jealous! You asked me if I wanted to climb a mountain with you guys, but I didn

by Megan Selinger • 2005-10-15 16:53:33

Blue monkey huh? Im not so sure about the family resemblance there Bri. Wow im jealous of the amazing time you guys are having!! Sigh i guess ill just have to be content with seeing these animals in a zoo like enviroment till i can find my way to their native land. Cant wait to hear more ~ as my multiple visits and posts imply!
Zola (my African for the day)

by Megan Selinger • 2005-10-16 12:19:22

This is from Nancy (under Megan's name)
Home from Europe and now im a changed person! Canada is such a baby. Ive seen tasted and smelled as well as captured on video and photo so much history. I will share stories with you when you come back. I had many andventures beginning with almost missing the plane in Toronto. Be Safe Have Fun
Love Aunt Nancy

by rlegault • 2005-10-20 17:31:21

WOW, I can't wait to see all those pictures. Sounds like a great time up there :) Hope you're still having fun with not too many blisters.

BTW as for the storing of the pictures, I beleve Brian bought a little portable picture storage device (harddrive based)

by Anne Marie • 2005-10-22 15:27:52

Waiting patiently for an exciting update.
Hope all 4 of you saw a spectacular sunrise from the summit or that you are all at least satisfied with your efforts and have many experiences to relate. All well here! Looking forward to your tales and hopefully soon a wee note to touch base with all of us in Canada following your itinerary from home.
Love and best wishes for all you desire this trip to accomplish individually and together!

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