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Despite the economic difficulties the country clearly has I found people had a great sense of community and pride. I was moved by the generosity of spirit and welcoming I received.

Sadly that spirit and community is not something I see or feel in my everyday working life in this country.

Tanzania is a beautiful place and I will go back.

Also whilst in Tanzania I made a attempt at climbing Kilimanjaro another stunning trip if not the most gruelling thing I have ever done!!!!

Why would anyone live anywhere else? 

A donation was also made to the local school, where many of the porters that helped us during the walk, lived with their families. This money will be used to create a safe play area at the school, for the local children.

Each person went with their own reasons for being there and expectations of the journey ahead. Individually, every person achieved what they set out to do and more… All came together to create a unique group of people for a unique experience that will be remembered forever. Each person contributed in making this journey the experience it was. There was blood, sweat and tears, but at the beginning and end of it all were courageous people willing to support others despite their own difficulties. I share these pictures as a testimony of our time in Peru and the people that made us smile on our.