Thursday, February 10, 2011

Getting ready for Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania

So this is it, less than 12 hours to go before our adventure begins toward to the highest peak on the African continent and the only freestanding mountain in the world - Mount Kilimanjaro Uruhu peak 5895 meters above sea level. This beautiful mountain with its glistering white caps fills me with excitement and wonder.
Tomorrow.  I know it will not be easy but I am ready for the challenge, we both are. 

Today we did some talking about the altitude sickness and what if. The altitude will hit us that is a guarantee but how sick we will become we don’t know as it is all individual. For some people their body easily adopt to the lack of oxygen while others must descend to safety and abort the climb. We decided should one need to descent for safety the other will still continue to the top, but we are confident that we will both watch the sunrise at the roof of Africa on the 18 Feb. 2011.

Pictures and full story will follow when we get back down to the hotel. Short updates will be from our cell phones only which are linked to the blog.

Enjoy life – we are !!!


Lis and Helen
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5 comments:

  1. AnonymousFebruary 12, 2011 at 2:27 AM

    Vi krydser alt hvad vi har for at I begge klarer det. Pas nu godt på jer selv. Knus

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  2. Voula#2February 13, 2011 at 12:25 PM

    Ladies< I would like to wish you both great success in your climb and your great experience in life. Lenio, you have never looked better, more relaxed or a peace with yourself and life as you do in these photos. I love you! Now get climbing!!!!!



    Boufi

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  3. BevFebruary 13, 2011 at 11:56 PM

    All the best Lis and Helen. Thanks for sharing your amazing adventure through this blog - truly inspirational. You two are my new heriones! Bev

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  4. AnonymousFebruary 14, 2011 at 8:25 AM

    Hi Helen and Liz,
    All the best and safe return.
    Best wishes
    Saru

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  5. Voula HallidayFebruary 16, 2011 at 8:04 AM

    I can't wait to hear how you are doing. Sending love and light. XO from sister Voula.

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