This is it!

Today I head to Amsterdam, where I will stay with family and have a few days in that great place. My mom is Dutch and was born in Holland, so of course there is something very special about that place...beyond its natural beauty. Step one will be great.

Then, it's off to Mt. Kilimanjaro. I need your prayers and thoughts as I take on this mountain!

Monday July 25 - Acclimatization day - nature walk around the foothills of Kili.

Day 1 - Tues July 26 - 3-4 hours of hiking. 9,281 feet

Day 2 - Wed July 27 - 5-6 hours if hiking. 11,499 feet

Day 3 - Thurs July 28 - 3-4 hours of hiking. 12,795 feet

Day 4 - Fri July 29 4-6 hours of hiking. 15,213 feet

Day 5 - Sat July 30 - 6-7 hours of hiking. 13,231 feet

Day 6 - Sun July 31 - 3-4 hours of hiking. 15,331 feet

Day 7 Mon Aug 1 - 8-10 hours of hiking. 18,802 feet

Day 8 Tues Aug 2 - 1-2 hours to the SUMMIT!!! 19,341 - The highest "free standing" (volcanic) mountain in the world! The top of Africa and what this is all about. Pictures then... down. Brrrr

Still Day 8 - 5-7 hours of hiking down. 10,065 feet

Day 9 - Wed Aug 3 2-3 hours of hiking - completion celebration!!! Shower, food, bed.

Aug 4-8 - Safari! :o)

Aug 9-24 Malawi! :o)

Thank you all for your support, encouragement and love as I embark on this adventure of a lifetime. As you can see, I need your thoughts and prayers for health, safety, protection against Acute Altitude Sickness and stamina while I take on Mt Kilimanjaro. I will update as I'm able, however internet access will be sporadic and generally unpredictable. Everyday you will be in my thoughts, knowing I have so much support, I am deeply encouraged.

With my whole heart, thank you.