I remember my older brothers whining about going hiking/backpacking at Vicksburg Battlefield Park back in the late 1960’s. It was a bit different than backpacking nowadays. For one thing, they used to allow Scouts to camp at Vicksburg Battlefield (they… Read More ›
We told our guides and porters that of all the 50 United States, the one where we come from (Mississippi) is known as The Hospitality State. But the Tanzanians we met and especially the people of Chief’s Tours taught us… Read More ›
One thing you need to be prepared for before foreign travel in many countries (including but not limited to Tanzania) is the predominance of squatty potties. You hardly ever see western-style sit-down toilets. Most toilets are either keyholes cut in… Read More ›
Kilimanjaro is a strenuous physical challenge under fairly extreme external constraints including altitude and cold. But despite all that, Kilimanjaro has been called, “Everyman’s Everest,” implying that most people – even ordinary people – should be able to do it…. Read More ›
I know the Kilimanjaro stories are just barely trickling out – but don’t worry! We have TONS of stories – probably months of stories from Kilimanjaro. And we have lots and lots of photos. This material is trickling right now… Read More ›
So, here’s something that you might not have read in all your pre-Kilimanjaro research – exposure to high altitude can make you feel extremely bloated and gassy. Here’s how it works. Any gas that you get in your gut (like,… Read More ›
Don’t get me wrong, the Roaming Parkers loved Kilimanjaro and we had a blast on that trek, but let me give any would-be adventurers out there a bit of advice. You probably can not stay blissfully married (like us 😉… Read More ›
