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Update from RA Dickey at foot of Mt. Kilimanjaro

Found January 05, 2012 on Matthew Cerrone's Mets Blog:
PLAYERS: RA Dickey
TEAMS: New York Mets

am here in arusha, tanzania now. start climbing tomorrow. will try to stay in touch. i have a satellite terminal. this is an experience to — R.A. Dickey (@RADickey43) January 5, 2012 be shared. here is a picture out my window. it is mount meru. also, i am 9 hours ahead of eastern time. be well. twitter.com/RADickey43/sta… — R.A. Dickey (@RADickey43) January 5, 2012
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