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Day 6: Barranco Huts (Stage 3)

By On January 10, 2012 · Leave a Comment

Thursday, 15 Dec 2011

Distance: 13km
Duration: 8 hours
Altitude reached: 3950m

Chris decided to leave us this morning as he was really feeling unwell. I think he had a slight bout of hypothermia as his lips were kind of bluish. Unfortunately, his Camelbak which he placed next to him during [...]

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Review: Sopa Lodge, Ngorongoro

By On January 8, 2012 · Leave a Comment

10-12 Dec 2011

Sopa Lodge is one of the 4 lodges located on the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater. It stands at the highest altitude on the rim (2800m) which was great for our Kilimanjaro pre-acclimatization (main reason for my choice).

The place was serene and lovely. I spent most of our free hours reading [...]

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Day 1: The Long and Bumpy Road

By On December 11, 2011 · Leave a Comment

Saturday, 10 Dec 2011

Duncan was there, sharp at 7am. We? After some ritual rush and a very quick breakfast where Mr Fudge advised against anything containing local water as our tummies were not used to it (so no juices nor freshly cut fruits), we were ready to go at 8:30am. Late again!

Detoured to [...]

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Alghero: Eat – Al Vecchio Mulino

By On September 27, 2010 · Leave a Comment

Sept 13, 2010

This place is the best among our entire trip! Honestly, I prefer this over Malbrouk, as the wasted of food didn’t leave me with a very good feeling in the end of the dinner. Don’t like to waste food!!!

Apparently, it is usually overcrowded so best to place your bookings beforehand though [...]

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Alghero: Eat – Malbrouk

By On September 26, 2010 · 1 Comment

Sept 12, 2010

Let the chef surprise you. And we were pleasantly surprised indeed!!!

It is said that the lady chef picks up the freshest stuffs from market each day and toss it up for the patrons to her delight.

Its a fixed price at 40€ per pax with drinks included (wonderful and unlimited wine!). [...]

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