Monthly Archives: December 2010

Mount Abantos

Posted on 05/12/2010 by MountainTraveler

Mount Abantos , El Escorial Spain, 1753 m – visited april 2009. Just a short train ride away from Madrid , El Escorial monastery is known as the burial place of the Kings and Queens of Spain.  The place is … Continue reading →

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Kilimanjaro

Posted on 05/12/2010 by MountainTraveler

Tanzania , 5895 m  – visited september 2009. Kilimanjaro is not really one freestanding mountain, but a range of extinct vulcano’s.  The best known mountain top is Kibo , the snow capped and highest peak.  The other peaks are Mawenzi … Continue reading →

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