I post about as frequently as I finish reading a novel, so the content of this post isn't the freshest update on our travels. However, it is still in the front of my mind and is something I have been meaning to share with everyone.You see, prior to leaving the United States back in February, Allyson and I drove cross-country visiting friends and family in California, Washington DC, New York, New Jersey, Rhode Island and Masschusetts. One of the things that stuck with me was a Photo Essay that we encountered while visiting DC. The essay was of five sisters photographed over the course of 20 years, each standing in exactly the same position. Through each of the pics, you gain insight into how each was feeling, how their relationships changed, and see how fashion evolved for each person and with the times.
It was this idea that I used during our climb of Kili. The thought was to take two photographs per day ... one just after breakfast and one just before dinner. Not everyone was happy with me when I called for "picture time", especially in the morning and on summit night! We were, however, able to take most of the photos and they are posted here.
All in all, it was an amazing experience, and one that I am proud to have accomplished. Watching the sunrise over Africa from 19000 feet was something I will never forget! However, I have no aspirations of climbing any other of the tallest peaks of the world. One and done, I say!
In case you were wondering, I am about to finish my third book on the trip (Dickens' Great Expectations). The others were Middlesex and Guns, Germs and Steel. Three in 8 months ... not too bad ... for me! ..........
1 Comments:
I like these, Bryan. And I'm especially fond of the inspiration behind it.
((Great Expectations? I'm so impressed.))
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