The Day Before the Kilimanjaro Marathon

Bob is preparing us for our hash in Machame. Historically he volunteers for the hash before the Kilimanjaro Marathon so that he can set something that will take us up and down hills and make us less horrified at the hills on this race. He did a great job. After the hash I couldn't walk for two days.

In addition to Bob, Phil and Sarah co-hosted the hash. Sarah made the food, and was her usual charming self. Bob made his elk spaghetti.

Simon (the 2nd fastest runner up Kilimanjaro) and Greg talk about the upcoming marathon.

After the hash the group enjoys the bites and listens to Bob

Now it is the day before the marathon and the signs are everywhere.

This amazing blown up advertisement for the biggest sponsor, Kilimanjaro Beer is right on the corner that everyone has to pass by.

Ndizi mama came early and wished John and I success for the marathon (I didn't explain that I was only doing 5K! Now we have our potassium.

We took a quick trip up to Marangu to see our carver, and found a goat out on a Saturday ride. What a delightful ride for him, though I fear that it will not end well.

These babies as well are being raised for food, but are very cute right now.

A wedding in Marangu complete with brass band on the car. I guess the bride and groom don't want to participate in the marathon.

One of the oldest hotels in the region, The Marangu Hotel, still serves many customers and provides thousands of climbers with guides and porters from it's beautiful old hotel campus. This bird of paradise is just one of the lush sights of the area.

Here is John crossing the finish line in 2008. He hopes to better his time this year after 3 years nursing his knee. He is certainly fit. Wish us all well!!