Last year, I managed to get a photo of the base of Kilimanjaro, though clouds obstructed everything else. The other had just a small amount of the “white stuff” but was almost as high. Most people know the crest covered with snow. I managed to get a few shots-some of which I hear were unusual, because there were two peaks, not one. Maasai Airport Workerwasn't easy to get pictures, because clouds kept covering it or the plane's wing kept dipping to obscure our vision. Kilimanjaro?” Those who were still awake rushed to look out the window. Suddenly, something spectacular appeared to be floating in the air. Fluffy clouds reminded me of cotton candy at the circus. The colors of the land were green, yellow, then brown. The view of sites below constantly changed-first the tops of houses and palm trees, then the Indian Ocean which was blue but had patches of green, then rivers, flat plains, isolated roads, bomas, dry lakes, hills and mountains. I felt gratitude to the Tanzanian government, IYPE, Lennard, Dan, Bill, my husband Howard and anyone who played even the slightest part in my being there. Never in my wildest imagination would I have pictured myself involved in the exciting adventures that have come my way, much less as a senior citizen. What a treat! I kept thinking about how lucky I was. I grinned from ear to ear when I took my seat, and the smile never left my face until I got off the plane. Although it had seats for 14 people, we were ten in all: Dan, Bill, Hudson, James, Sheiba, John, Geofrey, Martin, our pilot Captain Bernard Shayo who was our newest team member as well as being the ChiefĬaptain Bernard ShayoPilot of Tanzania's Wildlife Division, and I. Our two vehicles drove us to the airport, and we saw the Cessna Caravan that would take us to Arusha. We reluctantly said goodbye and wished him luck. It wasn't going to be the same without him. To be surrounded by beautiful scenery and photograph the majestic animals was a dream he talked about on the long flight to Africa. What a disappointment! We knew how much he had looked forward to this part of our journey. He had severe back problems and would stay in Dar to seek medical attention. Although it had been expanded several inches by unzipping the zipper, we stuffed it to the gills and almost had to sit on top to get it closed.īefore we left, Lennard gave us the shocking news that he wouldn't be going with us. Both fellows asked if they could put items in the suitcase I was leaving behind.
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