Preparing for Our Kilimanjaro Trek

We arrived in Moshi yesterday and did a little research on the different tour operators that do treks up Kilimanjaro. We talked to a few people at our hotel who had just returned and we've successfully booked our trip for a 6 or 7-day trek on the Machame Route departing on Sunday, Feb. 22. We met a Dutch couple on our shuttle bus from Arusha, so we worked together to get a discounted rate for 4 people. Can you believe that for 4 hikers we will have a total of 20 people in our group? Each hiker has 3 porters, which accounts for 12, plus we will have a chef, 2 guides and an assistant guide who will split up among the group so that everyone will be able to hike at their own pace. Based on our conversations with so many people who have summited, it is truly a mental challenge. We can't believe it's finally here! We know it's been almost 2 weeks since we've posted on our blog, so we'll be taking time tomorrow to upload photos as well as prepare all our gear for the big trek. Wish us luck!