And so we begin...

It's November 2nd, 2011. In exactly one month I will be on a plane headed to Africa; Tanzania, to be exact. My 32nd birthday is coming up, and as a present to myself, I decided to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro. Why climb Kilimanjaro? Well, it kind of kills two birds with one stone: I love to climb mountains, and I love Africa; hence, my present. I've been pondering this birthday present for awhile, although its really only begun to take shape in the last few weeks. I am nervous yet excited for this trip, and I can't wait to share it will all of you. Let the adventure begin!