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Day 9- Off the mountain!

Day 9- Off the mountain!
Anna Curry - Tue Oct 06, 2009 @ 02:32PM
Comments: 10
Last Comment: Wed Oct 07, 2009 @ 11:43AM

Anna called to report that she and Ashley are off the mountain and safe and sound back at the Arusha Hotel. Anna said she took the best bath she ever had. She was also able to get that hamburger she's been dreaming of!

Anna has a sunburn on her face, and her legs are quite sore, but overall she is very happy with how she held up physically. A few months ago, Anna and I were calculating her odds of success. We figured the worst case scenario would be that she could hurt herself while training and have to stay home. The best case scenario would be that she made it to the summit, and did not get hurt. Anna is very pleased that the best case scenario has actually happened!

Anna and Ashley are looking forward to a nice night's sleep, in a bed, and will embark on a safari trip tomorrow. They will be back in the U.S. on Friday.

Anna was hoping to score internet access at the hotel so she could update this blog for everybody, but she wasn't able to. Maybe tomorrow. It's been fun updating this blog for her- thanks everybody for the comments!

Mark

P.S. Here's Monday's Birmingham News article....http://blog.al.com/spotnews/2009/10/birminghams_anna_curry_makes_i.html

Comments: 10
Last Comment: Wed Oct 07, 2009 @ 11:43AM

Comments

1. Tom Moore   |   Tue Oct 06, 2009 @ 03:07PM

Just wanted to say - That's great news of a safe journey!

Tom Moore & Gloria (Jared Moore's parents) on Twin Branch Terrace

2. Stacey Bradford   |   Tue Oct 06, 2009 @ 03:54PM

CONGRATS!! I cannot wait to hear all about it! Enjoy the well deserved safari :)

3. John OBrien   |   Tue Oct 06, 2009 @ 03:58PM

Time seemed to go by so fast, although I'm pretty sure it wasn't that way for you guys. Congrats and we can't wait to hear all the details.

4. Sharon Mathews   |   Tue Oct 06, 2009 @ 04:00PM

Congratulations Anna and Ashley!!!! Well done.

5. Jan Stowe   |   Tue Oct 06, 2009 @ 04:41PM

I've been checking all day for that wonderful news! Now I can breathing easy again. Can't wait to see you and hear all about it when you return. We'll need a restful weekend at Lake Martin. Jan

6. Matt Brennan   |   Tue Oct 06, 2009 @ 05:14PM

Congrats to both Anna and Ashley! What an accomplishment.

7. Linda & Jim Metrock   |   Tue Oct 06, 2009 @ 06:30PM

Jim and I are just thrilled by your accomplishments on and off the mountain! I have been praying for you both, have read your blog every day and almost feel as though I have climbed that mountain with you. You both are an inspiration to all of us and thank you for allowing us to be a part of this with you. WAY TO GO and KOKO!! Linda

8. Marga Curry   |   Tue Oct 06, 2009 @ 08:02PM

Mark did a great job with Anna's update. I just wanted to give a few details about Ashley. I talked with him this afternoon (10:30 p.m. Africa time). He had enjoyed a shower, shave and hamburger, too! He was really looking forward to a good night's rest in a REAL bed. His voice sounds better (less froggy) than earlier in the week and he is feeling better from the altitude sickness and sinus infection. Ashley said that it "wasn't easy, but a great memory". Marga

9. Tom and Ann Douglass   |   Tue Oct 06, 2009 @ 08:16PM

CONGRATULATIONS!!!! HUBBA BUBBA!!!
ANN AND TOM

10. Dana Dachelet   |   Wed Oct 07, 2009 @ 11:43AM

CONGRATULATIONS!! What an amazing experience! Great job and I wish you both a safe journey home.

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