Kili

Yesterday I took a day hike to Kili. Musa was supposed to take me but had to bail at the last minute so Edward took me instead. We were smushed onto a daladala (a converted minivan or small ambulance, that is now used as a bus). Edward is very tall for a TanZAnian ( about 5'11) and we were not looking forward to the 45 minute ride that would take us to the base of the mountain but fortunately people got out early so that we had space. We arrived to Marangu and took a taxi to the gate. We passed Edward's grandmother's place on the way, his father's family is from that village.

We took the 'coca cola' route instead of the 'wiskey' route. The views are better on the latter but it's steeper. The 'coca cola' route is said to be easy enough that you can walk and drink a cola. After climbing it, there was a little rum in that cola but it Was easy enough. It was a good hike 12:30 to 5:30 and we saw a small (b/c its the dry season) waterfall which was cool. Plus it was just Edward, me and a guide (b/c Edward forgot his license) so it was quiet and I got to get to know Edward who is a really intelligent interesting guy - I can see that he will go far in life.

Running out of time more later...