AMS - Tanzania

How lucky we were to have a sunny day in Amsterdam — we woke up this morning to dark clouds and rain. We caught a taxi to the airport, where it took a good 1.5 hours to get our bags and us checked in and through security — sooo many travelers! The flight to Kilimanjaro took almost 9 hours, but we only crossed into one other time zone (as opposed to 8 on Saturday/Sunday). We were surprised to receive VIP treatment when we arrived … whisked off to a VIP lounge, where our passports were stamped in a private office and snacks and beverages were supplied. Then our duffel bags were loaded into a waiting van, and the driver took us to our hotel in Arusha, an hour’s drive. A piece of birthday cake awaited Jack in our room! We’ll have to wait for morning light to see what the surroundings look like.Leer más