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Climbed out of the clouds and into the sun today, sort of the reverse of the normal situation with afternoon build up of clouds here—grateful for the views of Kibo. Had a great time though, we met up with a South African team, all from Cape Town, really great fellows. We enjoyed visiting with them and they happened to be heading up the same route with us. So, we fell in line. They took off first, South Africans first, North Americans in the middle, Juan from Mexico, and, of course, the rest of us from the United States. And of course, as it should be, Irish to the rear, with Justin back at the end of the line...[Unintelligible]...with Irish to the rear.

We've got a great team here, and all the signs for a really fantastic climb. Rest day coming up, I'll talk to you once we get moving again, a little further along on our summit attempt.

—Alpine Ascents Guide Wally Berg, MountainZone.com Correspondent