Rick here- 10:35 am in Africa, back in base camp.

Be sure to listen to the audio blog. I says it much better then I can here. First all are safe. Second, this was an exceptional group. Esther made it to over 16,000 feet. The rest of the group all reached the rim and most reached the actual summit. Everyone is sleeping now. We left before midnight. Many have told me this was the hardest thing they have ever done. The heart this group had was truly worthy of the name "Inspiration&

This is an audio update from Bonnie, standing on the summit of Mt Kilimanjaro!

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This is an audio update sent in from the guys with Journeys of Inspiration. MP3 File

Kevin here- 15,700 ft, sun and clouds, base camp

We arise to a beatiful sunrise and view of Kibo (summit) from about 12,500 feet. We are for the most part energized and ready to hike to above Barafu.

The high desert and rock formations are a beauty I've never seen the likes of making me think "Its the journey, not the destination".

The arrival at camp to the porters singing and dancing brings me joy and gratitude I can not contain and it spills out as tears washing on t