Challenges

What an amazing view from the top!

It took a while – longer for some than others, but we made it from the gate of the national park, along the mountain trail to the first hut, Miriakamba, in reasonable time. After an overnight, we set off the next day to Saddle Hut and the path became even more challenging. Though some experienced doubts about finally getting there, teamwork overcame these issues and we had an early night and all got ready for a early morning climb.

The early start was worth it, as we were able to witness the sunrise over Mt Kilimanjaro – a wash of majestic colours from our Creator surrounding the towering mountain in the distance.

There will be many photos to delight those at home with views from Rhino Point – I hope they will truly reflect the feelings of achievement, companionship and great spirit that we felt through out the climb, and this too will remain with this hardy bands of trekkers for a lifetime .

(Could someone tell Mum to stop worrying now?)