April 2013
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One of the Lesser Known Smithsonian Museums: The Renwick Gallery
More Details: One of the Lesser Known Smithsonian Museums: The Renwick GalleryI have spent two years visiting Washington, D.C. for work on a weekly or every-other-week basis. I love this city, with its energy, its intrigues, its famous residents, and its power. I also love it, of course, for the many sights to be seen. I worked near the White House and was close to a…
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Descending from Kilimanjaro’s Summit | Kilimanjaro Day 6 and 7
More Details: Descending from Kilimanjaro’s Summit | Kilimanjaro Day 6 and 7Descending from Kilimanjaro’s summit, Uhuru Peak – the roof of Africa, began around 20-30 minutes after we had arrived at the summit. Such is the story of ascending Kilimanjaro for many. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if you could picnic up there or, at least, at Stella Point and soak in the achievement taking it all…
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Top 6 Reasons Why It Is Hard to Break Up with Washington, D.C.
More Details: Top 6 Reasons Why It Is Hard to Break Up with Washington, D.C.Oh, time for some sentimentalism around here… After 2 years of working in Washington, D.C. I wrap up this client engagement with mixed feelings. There is more excellent work to be done. Yet, I want to be home. But it’s also hard to leave DC because I just really like this city. Why, you may…
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Reaching Kilimanjaro’s Summit | Kilimanjaro Day 6
More Details: Reaching Kilimanjaro’s Summit | Kilimanjaro Day 6Here we go, the BIG day. Day 6 of the Mount Kilimanjaro climb! The day we hope to reach and pass Stella Point on the rim of Mount Kilimanjaro to get to Uhuru Peak, the highest point of the mountain – the highest point in Africa!!! Or, I should say, the day we attempt to reach and…
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Hike to Kilimanjaro Summit Base Camp | Kilimanjaro Day 5
More Details: Hike to Kilimanjaro Summit Base Camp | Kilimanjaro Day 5Ah, the final day before summit, day 5. Very important, the day that would take us to the promised land: Kilimanjaro summit base camp on the Machame Route. And, not a day too soon. Sure, one more day of acclimatization would have only helped. But, after four spectacular days, now I was beginning to crave reaching…