Today we hiked from Horombo to the gates. It was much faster going down but after four days of exhausting ourselves it was very difficult. The problem is, your muscles are so tired that one slip could turn in to a disaster. I slipped a couple of times and luckily a guide was behind me to help me up. We stopped for lunch but other than that we all went at our own pace, without stopping, to get to the gates. On the way down I heard someone say ‘I just want to get off this damn mountain!’.
I also saw a woman with one leg and crutches climbing up! I have a very good feeling that she made it to the top. The thing is, this climb is more about having will power than it is about being physically fit. You can’t give up mentally or your body will quit on you. That, and drinking enough water.
At the gates we got together with all the porters and guides, we also met the chef who cooked all our meals. We had a chance then to give them tips and take some pictures. I still can’t believe how hard these people work. Stanley, who originally thought I was 13, and is a grandfather, has been to the peak over 200 times. I hope to make it once in my lifetime!
I took the best shower of my life back at the Moshi Inn and then we headed to one of Masi’s friend’s houses where we ate a delicious dinner and passed out.
I also saw a woman with one leg and crutches climbing up! I have a very good feeling that she made it to the top. The thing is, this climb is more about having will power than it is about being physically fit. You can’t give up mentally or your body will quit on you. That, and drinking enough water.
At the gates we got together with all the porters and guides, we also met the chef who cooked all our meals. We had a chance then to give them tips and take some pictures. I still can’t believe how hard these people work. Stanley, who originally thought I was 13, and is a grandfather, has been to the peak over 200 times. I hope to make it once in my lifetime!
I took the best shower of my life back at the Moshi Inn and then we headed to one of Masi’s friend’s houses where we ate a delicious dinner and passed out.
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