Posts Tagged ‘tanzania’

Pole Pole: The Mantra of Kilimanjaro

February 20th, 2010 | Posted by: brandon

One of the things that we heard over and over again on Kilimanjaro was the porters and guides saying “Pole Pole” (pronounced pole-ay pole-ay). The translation is “GO SLOWLY.” Not only was this applicable on the mountain, but in the rest of the Tanzanians lives. Read the rest of this entry »

Mount Kilimanjaro: The Roof of Africa is Reached!

February 18th, 2010 | Posted by: brandon

We have returned from Mount Kilimanjaro! Leading up to the trip, we knew that it would be a life changing experience for all of us. Little did we know how dramatically true that would be. From the friendships built, to the personal struggles overcome, we all walked down the mountain changed people. Read the rest of this entry »