Cath's Kilimanjiro - Update

My partner is as i type these words climbing Kilimanjiro. An amazing feat, i and all her friends and family are so proud.

Here for those who may be interested are updates hot off the press. The main update being that mobile phone coveage on kili seems to be very good.

Day 1

She's arrived in Arusha Tanzania. Where she will stay tonight before starting the climb tommorrow.

24+ Hours, 1 Virgin Train, 3 Tube Trains, 3 Flights and a Bus Ride. All that was missing was a camel Ride. Lol. ..and i saw the beast out of the plane window..holy shit!

Day 2

The Climb begins!

It's 6am here we're just getting up to start the climb. You don't get milk in your brew here as if it not being tetleys isn't bad enough.

After Day One of the climb! Amazed to recieve a text didn't think she would get a signal.

Day one on the mountain. Was a long hard day. It was hot an [i] was over heatingbut made it to camp ok ish. Just waitin for tea. We are 3 times as high as snowdon. Was harder than (i) was expectin and the suns gone down and its bl...oody cold. Am ready for food.

Day 3

The going was hard today. Cath said she'd put her head down and used the mantra "Just keep swimming...swimming swimming." which worked and she arrived safe at camp.

Day 4

After Day Three of the climb, recieved text and phonecall from cath. The trek went well and no problems like yesterday. She seemed fired up ready for the big day tomorrow(11th)

I'm Bloody freezing....Day 3 over with goin good. Big day tomorrow full day than a short kip (ie an hour.) Than up and start the try for the s...ummit, can't wait get home get warm...and watch rocky with a chinese and wine.

More to follow.

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