Comments on: Tanzania: My 7th Continent, A Mountain to Climb

By: Daniel Noll

Daniel Noll — Sun, 27 Jul 2014 09:51:19 +0000

In reply to Adam.

Thanks, Adam. Was a terrific trip. The result of our first trip to Tanzania is here: https://uncorneredmarket.com/travel/tanzania/

As for our latest trip, which included other destinations in East Africa, you can follow it here: https://uncorneredmarket.com/east-africa-journey/

By: Adam

Adam — Sat, 26 Jul 2014 21:19:59 +0000

While Africa is one beast of a continent, Tanzania will be a worthy beach head. Hope this trip went well!

By: Daniel Noll

Daniel Noll — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 10:25:11 +0000

@Andy: Glad you enjoyed it. We've certainly enjoyed making our way, albeit slowly, to Tanzania. And eventually, albeit slowly, to Kilimanjaro and the top of Africa.

By: Andy Nkya

Andy Nkya — Sun, 28 Aug 2011 17:07:38 +0000

On behalf of Tumaini cottage Arusha,i would like to Congratulate you for reaching the peak of Africa,We are so glad you are shinning light to our beautiful country of Tanzania,i enjoyed reading this story keep it up.

By: Daniel Noll

Daniel Noll — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 06:07:37 +0000

@Briana: The pie metaphor for Africa seemed suitable. It’s a big one. (Though so is the world for that matter.) Anyhow, sometimes the small slices are the best, particularly if they show us the light in a different way (e.g., departure from the Africa is war, poverty, and disease narrative). Have fun and good luck!

By: Briana

Briana — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 05:49:10 +0000

I love your pie metaphor. I spent four months in Arusha, Tanzania back in 2008 (marking my 5th continent. I’d love to get to 7!), and we’re headed to Ethiopia and Tanzania just next week. We’re filming a documentary in hopes of bringing back home some new stories and images that depart from the usual stories we see from Africa (poverty, war, disease). We’ll only be bringing back slivers, both even those small pieces are important, especially if you’re aware of the fact that there is an entire pie out there waiting to be eaten..er, traveled?

By: Daniel Noll

Daniel Noll — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 03:58:56 +0000

@Nomadic Chick: Yay, another member of the “I remember Marlin Perkins” club.

For me, Kilimanjaro wasn’t so much life changing as it was life affirming. This is the first of the details of living out one of our top 25:
https://uncorneredmarket.com/climbing-kilimanjaro-life-lessons/

@Shannon: Based on our experience in Tanzania so far — and depending on what you are looking for — we can recommend a visit. Our trip offered a diverse set of experiences. We’ve really enjoyed it.

@Kirk: Sometimes, things just line up (as in our shared interest in climbing Kili). And always, it takes time to get there. Enjoy the journey.

@Vaniah: I know, I know. I almost feel guilty. Almost. But we’ve met people who began traveling in places like India and China years ago and never left because of their unexpected interest to travel deeply. Africa and Australia both hold promise (as do all those other places we’ve yet to visit), but if I had to do it all over again, I’d choose to travel just as deeply as we have. It means that we’ve gotten “stuck” in places and everything has taken more time, but I also believe it has allowed us to learn more about the places we’ve been, our experiences in themâ€¦and ourselves.

As for a safari, in the words of one of our safari mates (in Lake Manyara, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro crater), “This is way better than Kruger.” We don’t have firsthand experience in South African safaris, but our safari experience in Tanzania was terrific. We were spoiled by what we were able to see.

Depending on what sort of flat we settle in, we’ll send a shout out if we have room in Berlin. Finally, a big thanks for the invitation to Stockholm. We might just take you up on it!

@Jenn: Thanks for the words of support. If there’s one word we aim for, it’s inspiration. We really appreciate it and we’ll look forward to crossing paths. The world’s a small place. Speaking of which, I’m hoping we still have time to catch your brother in Berlin.

By: Jenn

Jenn — Sat, 04 Jun 2011 11:38:10 +0000

Dan and Audrey, you are such an inspiration as always! The travel, the adventure, new cultures and new friends-makes my feet are itchy just thinking about it! Keep it up, and enjoy Berlin. Hope to meet up with you guys again somewhere, someday. And PS-my brother is in Berlin now, hope he gets to meet you too!

By: Vaniah

Vaniah — Sat, 04 Jun 2011 03:49:22 +0000

Really??!!! After all this time travelling you haven’t made it to Africa or Australia? Though I guess you spend quality time in each place you go and there are only so many days… Still, I look forward to hearing more about your travels in both these continents. I’d especially like to know where a good place to do a safari would be… Enjoy Berlin, let us know if you’d like some visitors or if you’d like to pop over to Stockholm, we have a lovely guest room…

By: Bluegreen Kirk

Bluegreen Kirk — Tue, 31 May 2011 18:31:08 +0000

Ah the bucket list! Its funny that you two put climb the same mountain and wow 14 years of travels just amazing. I can truly say I have yet to really begin traveling but this is inspiring.