Other Extreme Adventures

The whole experience was tremendous. My own most enduring memories,are of the guides, porters and cooks who took us up there. Whilst I were struggling up with day packs, the porters and cooks were racing up carrying our main packs, together with tents, food and water. By the time we reached camp they had already pitched the tents and prepared a meal. In addition, as we entered the campsite, they greeted us with an African song and dance routine! This was followed by a sit-down meal that was always well presented and palatable (if only I had an appetite). How the cooks managed to prepare spicy chicken and chips at 4,600 meters remains a mystery to me.

Souvenirs: If you are like me and like to get a few souvenirs from your trip, I recommend getting things in Moshi rather than getting them in Arusha if you have the option. Smaller town, easier to navagate, a little more tourist friendly. The Tanzania soccer jerseys are pretty cool if you are looking for a gift for a boy.

I found my biggest enemy on summit day was not the altitude, but the almost unbearable cold. I have spent a lot of time in the cold and grew up in it. I know how to layer and what to wear. But this was a whole new level of cold to me. Take in to account, of course, your personal build and your track record with cold, but I would say plan for colder than you think.

Motion sickness wasn't my friend on this fast jet boat. Doing 360s just made my head throb. Was a cool river valley. NZ is paradise. A dream fulfilled to ski in summer.

Done this twice, once in Gaansbaii , once in False Bay.Awesome and saw the ultimate shark v seal chase. Amazing

Someday I hope to have the nerve to do this.

The season for Farallon Islands is September through November.

Six days of rafting, hiking and camping on the river

kids went wet zorbing, a little stinky

One of the best experiences ever! Highly recommend it especially if you want a break from your usual routine - definitely stretches your mind and senses. I was most surprised by how peaceful I felt after the parachute was released…as if I was floating.