Mt Kilimanjaro [17/12/07]

As dawn breaks at the distance, a magnificent array of colours displayed themselves in the skies. The view was so beautiful that freezing it in a picture seemed an utmost injustice. But that was the best we could do.




As the sun rises, the peak of Mt Kilimanjaro became visible once more.
The morning was freezing cold. The ground was covered with frost and we could see the colgate foam solidied into bits of icicles (ak and i the guilty culprit).

A moment we have been waiting for: BREAKFAST! I really love this balaclava that i bought. It was so versatile and could be used for all occasions. This time round i was wrapped up like a gypsy woman to avoid the sun and the icey wind.
After breakfast, we were on our way for a super long trek up and down up and down, crossing mountains over mountains. As i hurt my back during the hike up, Happyson had to carry my load along the way.

The motivation which kept us going.

Stopped for a rest



Some pretty unique vegetation you find along the way

Our energy consumption from muesli bars


After what seemed like ages, we finally caught sight of the lava tower. We found a spot to have lunch.

And off we go again *groan* hahaha

That's the lava tower
The altitude sickness with the muscle fatigue really made the trek an arduous one.

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But thank God by His grace we managed to reach Baronka Campsite. The lava tower at 4500 metres above sea level was pretty much a killer for me that day. I was so glad to be back at 3900 metres.