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4/15/2013

 
It is a cold, wet morning on the mountain. It started raining yesterday evening and has been spitting on us all night. We have received around .33" over night and it is still coming down. The high yesterday was 45 with a low of 39. We are currently socked in on the top so I thought I would share another story from around the world.
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The cook is dividing up the groceries amongst the porters for them to carry up Mt. Kilimanjaro.
Cooking for so many people on a day to day basis is my job. So, of course, I was curious how our cook would feed us on Mt. Kilimanjaro. The porters thought I was crazy when I started taking pictures of "the groceries". I was curious how and what they were going to feed us. As you can see there was a lot of fresh fruit and veggies. We ate well for the first few day. As the fresh stuff ran out, we were eating more rice and pasta. Since we were on the mountain for 8 days, they actually had new porters bring in groceries on our 5th day. I guess there is a shorter trail that led to our camp for that evening. With the rules and regulations on how much weight a porter can carry, these buckets had to weigh in at 33 lbs or less. They were extremely diligent in weighing all of the gear and supplies. It was impressive to taste the feast our cook would prepare for us. Climbing a mountain like Kilimanjaro, nourishment is extremely important. He would cook us things like spaghetti, chicken and rice, and local Tanzanian fare. I felt like I was on Mt. LeConte. I always went to bed happy and full. I was grateful for the big commercial stove I have to cook on at the lodge. The chef on our trip was using compressed gas canisters and camp stoves. Like our staff on the mountain, these men work so hard to make their clients happy. They were successful.
barrie b
4/15/2013 01:01:53 am

Looks like they need lamas.

awesome
4/15/2013 02:29:56 am

Yes

Mary T.
4/15/2013 02:59:16 am

My daughter is traveling to Tanzania this May to teach in a village. Thanks for the interesting story about your travels!

Gina
4/15/2013 03:53:04 am

Thanks for the stories Allison,

FYI, just received word from the Maggie Valley chamber that 441 is now open throughout the park!!!

Tony Ga
4/15/2013 03:59:40 am

: )

Steve D
4/15/2013 07:09:31 am

BRAVO!

Ramsey-NC
4/15/2013 04:11:14 am

Gina, is it open from Cherokee to Gatlinburg? I have missed hiking Leconte.

Tony Ga
4/15/2013 04:34:34 am

Check this report:
https://twitter.com/smokiesroadsnps

Kent
4/15/2013 04:51:24 am

Here's a picture of the finished section:


https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151444004459775&set=a.138439394774.111789.80100579774&type=1&theater

doug y
4/15/2013 07:48:11 am

Didn't the contractor complete the repairs early ? I recall that the Cherokee offered a bonus per day for every day ahead of schedule it might be finished - - could be profitable for them and the contractor. At least 441 is open now. If the weather here is any indicator of what it is in the Park then it is a superb day for hiking. Got to go. Got to go.............................. !

Debi
4/15/2013 11:50:22 am

Fruits and veges, I'd be in Heaven hiking!!

Brea
4/15/2013 02:10:32 pm

Thoughts and prayers to our friends in Boston.

awesome
4/15/2013 07:32:17 pm

Picture much and good I come to ... I think costs are very much. Is it useful in science and experience?


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