After a torturous, yet beautiful long hike we finally got to our Machame gate. Once again we were asked to register at the Ranger office. Signing my name in that register gave me solace, that my body would not rot in the rugged terrains of Kilimanjaro & these rangers would come to my rescue. The …
Author: Sara
Day 1: The gates have opened..
It is 7am of February 1st and Redemptor, our Popote point person [ yes! That is one epic name! We called her Redeem] along with Dixon (hike guide) arrived at our hotel for gear inspection. Missed gear was easily arranged by them at a nominal fee. After the briefing we did our best to down …
Day 0- Tanzania we have landed.
January 31, 2018 - After a long and tiring 20 hour flight, we have finally landed in Kilimanjaro International Airport. It is after 10 pm in the evening and my nerves are yo-yoing between excitement and sheer terror. Oh did, I mention our hike is planned to start the next morning. We were pleasantly greeted …
Kilimanjaro- roof of Africa
Ever make a rash decision in life driven entirely by passion to prove something and with very little logic. How did that fare? You probably met with one of two outcomes - you conquered it all. *woot woot.. * you fell flat into the stinking mud, with a new layer about self, peeled. Well this …
