Mastering Barranco

< Newer | Older > Sat, 02/21/2009 - 14:31 — joi

Sharon hugging the Barranco WallDATE: February 21, 2009

LOCATION: Karranga Camp, 13.000 feet, 6 hours walking, warm when sunny, cool when cloudy.

The group successfully navigated the wall. Below Sharon the cliffs drops off 800 feet. No worries though mates. The group literally extended many hands and all are safe and hours later calm. The is a little altitude issues going around that sleep should fix. All are looking like serious mountain travelers now and as this is our last water for two days, also smell that way. We love it though.

Loving your comments, reminder, this amazing post is brought to you via a 3 x 4 inch palm pilot and solar charged satellite phone which limits our internet abilities to posting to you this post. So if that is a shortfall, sorry, catch on the ground.

Messages

To Karen & Fellow Climbers

rockymilo — Sat, 02/21/2009 - 14:54

I am in awe. There is something so spiritual in knowing that the lowest point in your lives brought you to the highest point in your lives with your strength and determination and just by being you. Keep climbing, Baby. Love, Nancy

Hey Karen...you go girl!

bcsdesigngirl — Sat, 02/21/2009 - 15:02

Just wanted you to know that I'm following the journey! You look great and I'm so excited for you...for all your fellow climbers, too!
Love, Lisa F.

Karen

Michael Bamann — Sat, 02/21/2009 - 15:05

Its great to see your smiling face. I am tracking your amazing journey everyday, and I wish I was there with all of you. Keep climbing on this amazing mountain, and my thoughts and prayers are with you and your climbers. Michael, Bunker and Callie

Looks intimidating!

Dale Heffer — Sat, 02/21/2009 - 15:56

Glad to know you all made it up the Wall! Bonnie, every time I update Mom on your climb she says, "I don't know why she wants to climb a mountain, can't she find something to do around here?" Ha Ha, you're all CRAZY! Have a great time. Can't wait to see the view from the top. Love to all,
Dale (Bonnie's Sister)

Rick's packing list

LAllen — Sat, 02/21/2009 - 16:15

Now Rick, I'm sure the ladies are looking good and smelling just fine. Remember we pack differently. There are some secret tip's we 08' ladies left behind. Like how to keep your fingernails clean etc. Enjoy every step even though it may be difficult. Just think at how far you have come. Thinking of all of you.
Lori 08'

Suzy, Sharon & Team

Jeanne Mogauro — Sat, 02/21/2009 - 16:24

My heart skipped a beat when I read the latest posting and then saw Sharon's picture! Wow, I'm in awe of you guys. Still freezing here in Rochester, NY. We were chanting Suzy, Sharon, Suzy, Sharon as we were mustering through our long run this morning. You are such an inspiration - all of you! Stay warm and be safe. Thinking of all of you.
Jeanne Mogauro

Karen

Marisabennett — Sat, 02/21/2009 - 17:49

I tear up everytime I read the updates and am just so proud of you. I can't wait to hear about you guys reaching the summit. I hope you are having the time of your life. Going to the dentist after this trip should be a piece of cake for you! : >

Love you,
Marisa

Hi Keith

PSymanski — Sat, 02/21/2009 - 20:30

I can't believe how close you are!!! You are going to make it!!! I can't imagine what it must be like for you today... being so close to something you have worked and trained so hard for. I wish I could be there to take a picture of you when you take that last step and realize you did it. Enjoy the moment and know we are here applauding your every step. Relay News ... Green Island Gaudy Gala was last night. The Bourgeois Family really know how to throw a party. Everyone had a great time. Taking the portraits was a lot of fun. I got to spend some time with Tina Gleason and Loretta Haberman. Nice to get to know them better. And, of course, Joan and her family were there with BIG Smiles. We were talking about you and your journey and sending you good wishes. Can't wait for the next Post!!! Be well and hang in there! Paula

Desi and Alex

DesisMom — Sat, 02/21/2009 - 20:30

Oh, boy, you're definitely getting your money's worth. This little adventure ought to hold you over at least a year. The more you do, the more you become addicted to adventure. It probably doesn't feel that way now, but it will later.
After my first trip to India I practically kissed the ground to be back home. But then I had so many enriching memories that I wanted to go back and still do. Instead of quilt shopping today Ilse and I went out to lunch and then to my favorite store -- the Brookline Bookstore! This has been a great vacation for me and I haven't even left Brookline!

Anyone want to get married on this fabulous mountain?!

Jim and Bonnie 08 — Sat, 02/21/2009 - 21:00

Hello all,
Hey - We have heard that this amazing mountain can have unusual powers on people, such as putting them in the mood to get married!!!! So, we just wanted to mention that; and let you know that if that urge should push you in that direction, Rick is considered captain of the mountain. So, no problem . . . .he can just perform the ceremony on the summit! Matt and Yusef would be more than happy to dress up as the bride's maids . . . .be sure and send us THAT picture! Maybe some of the couples climbing right now would like to have Rick perform a renew your vows ceremony! The dresses may not show up for that one.
Seriously, we are thinking so much about everyone today and send you our prayers for a safe journey, wherever it takes you today!

Our love and prayers . . . .Jim and Bonnie

Hi Terry and Rick, You and

John and Mary Lou — Sat, 02/21/2009 - 21:44

Hi Terry and Rick,

You and your fellow climbers are indeed very inspiring. The true inspirational moment, at the summit, is within your grasp. We know that at the summit you will realize what it means to have a spiritual moment. Rest assured that the spirit has been and will continue to guide all of you. We both think of you every day and will continue our prayers for the rest of your journey.

John and Mary Lou

Summit Fever

thomaskilimanja... — Sat, 02/21/2009 - 21:55

Bonnie be your best mama bear loves you
Rick and Terry stay strong to the summit
Marty and Phyllis your an inspiration to us all
Karen kick the summit's butt as you did cancer's
Sharon all of Bristol is rooting you all the way to the top
Jon to Uhuru you will go
Matt - Char says hello
Megan,Ryan,Salvator,Keith,Suzy,JoAnn,Jenifer,Alex and Desi
Thank you from everyone who has and will be affected by cancer
This growler is for you!!!!

Tom

Keith

cervpa — Sat, 02/21/2009 - 23:01

Wow what a day. I wish I could have seen you scale the wall. Great job. Keep up the good work. You are almost there.
Made it St Maarten, Just had a few delays, but all in all everything went well. I can't wait to hear about summit day. Love you
Celeste

Finally learned how to do this

louiseradak — Sun, 02/22/2009 - 02:38

I'm not sure I'll ever be able to do this again, but Barbara walked me through it. Loved the picture of you and have really enjoyed following your progress. I can't even begin to imagine walking a ledge that drops 800 feet right beside me. You seem to have a great group. I pray for you every day and know that this is the adventure of a lifetime. Makes the ironman look pale in comparison. Have enjoyed HH. Met your dad, Mary and Reed for lunch on Thursday. Had a nice time. Love you Love you Love you.

Hi Karen and the Gang

MoxysMom — Sun, 02/22/2009 - 03:33

Your trip so far sounds incredible, challenging, fun, and everything in between. You're an inspiration to everyone back home. Keep up your determination. You got this far...you'll make it to the top! Can't wait to hear the details and see the pictures.
Karen and Tim

banner

r.kim — Sun, 02/22/2009 - 07:22

Hi Bon,

If not too late, you have two more names to add to the banner: Trudy Heffer and Dorothy Eaton. Keep your head up and keep on climbing. Can't wait to see all the pictures! Love you,

romona

keithdad

ErinKD — Sun, 02/22/2009 - 13:23

ALMOST TO SUMMIT DAD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
YAY!!!!!! KEEP YOUR EYE ON THE PRIZE!!
LOVE,
ERIN

Go Bonnie!

abejdad — Sun, 02/22/2009 - 13:27

Hi Bonnie. We are waiting for you to make it to the summit! Hope all is well. We want to see a picture of you on the top! You're in our thoughts and prayers.

--Abe

Sharon

louiseradak — Sun, 02/22/2009 - 18:52

Just wanted to say hello and tell you we're all thinking of you and cheering you on. Everyone at home is doing great. Gregg is delighted to have his cast off. I talked to Stefan for a while yesterday. Both kids had sleepovers and were quite enthusiastic about their week's holiday. Take care - Love you, Louise

hi sharon

barbara pflaumer — Sun, 02/22/2009 - 19:39

Hi Sharon - I don't know if it's the same for you, but it feels like your trip is going by very fast. Hope that you are successful on your summit attempt today - what a fabulous experience. Are you already wondering what you will do next??? I am making a presentation tomorrow to a Fashion Marketing class at Drexel. I always think I was just in college - but now that I have a child in college, I guess I have to stop fooling myself. :-) Stay safe. Love, Barb

Hi Sharon

Prudy — Sun, 02/22/2009 - 20:40

So inspired by your courage.
Loved seeing your photo!
Sending you positive vibrations!
Prudy

Hey Jon

Prudy — Sun, 02/22/2009 - 20:45

Hope you are doing well as you move through
this awesome experience.
I am back in Cndga now after a wonderful week
with Harriett. We all loved our NM experience. I
now know why you both embrace Santa Fe.
Sending you positive vibes!
Prudy

Hi Phil and Marty!

karenklass — Sun, 03/22/2009 - 05:46

Congratulations! Though you haven't heard from me before, I've been in awe of what you've been doing. Have followed your journey intermittently when I wasn't spending time teaching in Israel and getting to Petra in Jordan.

My love to Rose, if she remembers me, when you get back.

Again, my hat is off to both of you and to all your team of fellow adventurers climbing for a wonderful cause!!!

Love,

Wilmitchka