My name is Angela Woods, and I’m the Manager of Guest Services here at Thomson. I just got back from an adventure that will forever be etched in my memory – trekking Kilimanjaro, the “Roof of Africa”! I undertook this challenge with my amazing sister, best friend and biggest cheerleader, Ashley. For years, Kilimanjaro has…
John with his son and grandsons at the start of the trek John Thelen is an 82-year-old Southern California native who likes golfing and relaxing with his family. It just so happens he can also summit Africa’s tallest mountain with no problem. “I didn’t seem to have trouble going up!” John told us when…
“Can I climb Kili?” is a question many of our guests ask themselves throughout the planning stages of their trek. A mountain that stretches 19,341 feet high, Kilimanjaro is a serious feat that requires physical strength, mental endurance, and a lot of determination. You too might be wondering if you’re up to the challenge. The…
