Monday, 12 September 2011
Txt msg from Faye
Good morning from the Kilimanjaro mountain lodge! All well here, just had breakfast and managed to walk back to the room...just. Packing all bags now, off to look round local town Moshi later, then straight to the airport for flight to Nairobi. Fx
Monday September 12th - Day 10!
Marangu
Today we have free time to explore Marangu either independently or on an optional tour, before departing for the UK on an overnight flight to London via Nairobi.
Nearly home...
Sunday, 11 September 2011
Txt msg from Faye
Hello! Yes, its me back from the summit & kibo huts & down to horombo huts, no phone signal above alt 3700m. So last night was summit night & I'm sorry to say that I missed the summit by 500m. Team medic sent me back down the mountain after diagnosing me with alt sickness at 5300m. Disappointed (naturally) having got so close, but 5300m was my personal kilimanjaro summit! I said a prayer to Andy before starting the 3hr decent with my two porters. Thank you all for you continued well wishes & prayers. These experience has been more than I could have ever imagined in so many ways. Can't wait to see you. Much love fx
Saturday, 10 September 2011
Sunday September 11th - Day 9!
Day 9
Horombo Hut - Marangu
Approximately 6-7 hrs trekking
After breakfast we prepare for our trek back down to Marangu Park Gate. this will be rapid and withing three an half hours we will reach Mandara Hut and after a further three hours anda brief lunch stop we reach the Park Gate and cross the finish line marking the end of the trek. We then transfer to our hotel where we relax for the afternoon to rebalance and rest our aching limbs. Tonight we will toast our achievements on this incredible adventure with a special celebratory meal together.
Horombo Hut - Marangu
Approximately 6-7 hrs trekking
After breakfast we prepare for our trek back down to Marangu Park Gate. this will be rapid and withing three an half hours we will reach Mandara Hut and after a further three hours anda brief lunch stop we reach the Park Gate and cross the finish line marking the end of the trek. We then transfer to our hotel where we relax for the afternoon to rebalance and rest our aching limbs. Tonight we will toast our achievements on this incredible adventure with a special celebratory meal together.
Saturday September 10th - Day 8!
Day 8
The Summit
Approximately 15-17 hours trekking
Today we will reach the 'Roof of Africa' as we trek to teh summit to encouter a magnificent sunrise.
We start just after midnight to embark on a very slow strenuous ascent up the steepest and most difficult part of the challenge to Gilman's Point, perched on the crater rim at an altitude of 5,685m (18,655ft). From here we will rest to watch the sun begin to rise and take in the stunning view. At this point everyone will qualify to have climbed Kilimanjaro so we can congratulate ourselves on a truly amazing achievement!
Those who wish to return to Kibo Hut can do so at this point, or there is an option to continue for a further two hours through snow and wind to Uhuru Peak at 5,895m (19,342ft) This can be extremely cold with temperatures dropping well below freezing. At the top we are treated to incredible views of hte world beneath us - on a clear day we may even see Mount Kenya.
Once rested we begin the gradual descent over difficult scree sections to Kibo Hut before continuing to Horomobo Hut to rest and spend the night.
The Summit
Approximately 15-17 hours trekking
Today we will reach the 'Roof of Africa' as we trek to teh summit to encouter a magnificent sunrise.
We start just after midnight to embark on a very slow strenuous ascent up the steepest and most difficult part of the challenge to Gilman's Point, perched on the crater rim at an altitude of 5,685m (18,655ft). From here we will rest to watch the sun begin to rise and take in the stunning view. At this point everyone will qualify to have climbed Kilimanjaro so we can congratulate ourselves on a truly amazing achievement!
Those who wish to return to Kibo Hut can do so at this point, or there is an option to continue for a further two hours through snow and wind to Uhuru Peak at 5,895m (19,342ft) This can be extremely cold with temperatures dropping well below freezing. At the top we are treated to incredible views of hte world beneath us - on a clear day we may even see Mount Kenya.
Once rested we begin the gradual descent over difficult scree sections to Kibo Hut before continuing to Horomobo Hut to rest and spend the night.
Thursday, 8 September 2011
Friday September 9th - Day 7!
Day 7
Acclimitisation day - approximately 5 hours trekking
Today is anotehr acclimatisation day to get used to the even higher altitude we will have now reached. We trek halfway to Williams Point at approximately 5,000m before returning to Kibo Hut where we will spend the remainder of the day resting to prepare for tomorrow's ascent to the summit.
Acclimitisation day - approximately 5 hours trekking
Today is anotehr acclimatisation day to get used to the even higher altitude we will have now reached. We trek halfway to Williams Point at approximately 5,000m before returning to Kibo Hut where we will spend the remainder of the day resting to prepare for tomorrow's ascent to the summit.
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