In about 45 minutes, I am going to start probably the toughest physical challenge of my life.....climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro! Our goal is Uhuru Peak, 5895 m (or 19,340 feet). It will take us 5.5 days to get there and 1.5 days to get down. The oxygen level at that altitude is half that at sea level. We will be camping along the way, hopefully the coldest night will only be -2 or -3 C, which is not nearly as bad as we were anticipating. We are climbing via the Rongai route, which offers us less fellow climbers, less precipitation, and more chance to see wildlife :)
Everyone cross your fingers for us Friday afternoon.....at that time it will be the middle of the night for us Thursday and we will be beginning our climb in the dark to the summit, in hopes of making it for sunrise. Cannot wait to share pictures with you all--be back in a week!!
Everyone cross your fingers for us Friday afternoon.....at that time it will be the middle of the night for us Thursday and we will be beginning our climb in the dark to the summit, in hopes of making it for sunrise. Cannot wait to share pictures with you all--be back in a week!!
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