One of the best parts of being here is seeing Kilimanjaro on the way to work. I love this particular picture because of the way it is framed by local vegetation. This shot was taken in the early evening, just before sundown. The view is approx. a quarter mile from the house and still in the compound. The best time to view Kili is in the morning when I walk to work, so an evening view such as this is rare. The locals are anxious because the rain has not started yet, and there is not as much snow as usual on the peak. The air still feels very dry and hot (36 degrees celsius) on Thursday, although it does get quite pleasant in the evening.
Tomorrow, I will get closer, as we are taking a day trip to Banana Lodge in Marangu, at the base of the mountain. We will hike to a waterfalls and hopefully get wet. So far there are 2 taxis going, full of people. Great fun!