Kilimanjaro: Hahn & Team Bid Farewell to Mountain Staff & Prepare for Safari
Posted by: Dave Hahn
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Kilimanjaro
At breakfast this morning there were plenty of our team singing the praises of Mweka Camp and 10,000 ft living. The sleep was sooooo much better than at 15,000 ft. Food went down easier as well, and we put away plenty of it before hitting the trail at 8 AM. Within a few minutes of walking, we entered the rain forest. The day was dry and clear but as we descended, the trail was wetter and more muddy. We had to drop 4000 ft without slipping. This was made a bit more exciting by the hundreds of porters from various teams trying to get down the slippery track with big loads at high speed. We finished the journey at 10:30am and signed our names in the National Park registry at the Mweka Gate. We then enjoyed a final lunch with our staff, after which we were treated to a spirited song and dance session with all 46 of the men who helped us. We expressed our gratitude with tips for all and then shook hands to seal the deal…and to bid farewell.
We loaded onto the bus and made the two-hour ride back to the Rivertrees hotel. It was then a comfortable afternoon of showers and gear sorting. The adventure continues tomorrow with safari, but we took the time this evening to eat and drink together in celebration of our successful climb of Kilimanjaro.
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Comments (3)
Elsie and Emmett loved your pictures of the celebration. looks like everyone is celebrating this achievement of the climb. Congratulations to the WHOLE team.
Posted by: judy reiner on
Congrats Team!
Woohoo, Allison! What an awesome accomplishment! Love you! -P
Posted by: Paula on
Congrats team on the climb and fundraising! Allison, your strength knows NO bounds, and you continue to impress.
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