Cath's Kilimanjiro - Update

Just to keep people upto date. I haven't heard from Cath since Sunday. I'm thinking her phone has finally given up the ghost. She should be reaching the hotel at some point over the next 24 hours.

Whatever the outcome she's done herself proud.

I've got the Wine/JD on ice and Rocky Balboa in the DVD player, just need to make sure the house is nice and tidy for when she gets back.

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.

If you would like to support cath please sponsor her at http://justgiving.com/CatherineLedger

Catherine Ledger is fundraising for SHAP Limited

My girlfriend is bravely climbing Kilimanjaro in a little over 2 weeks. She's performing this madness for a very good cause SHAP. SHAP are a housing charity for homeless children and young adults, in the current tory cuts bonanza (all public service must go.) its these vulnerable groups that will suffer the most.
Cath is hoping to raise £3,500 for this worthy cause.

Below is a link to her justGiving.com page, just encase anyone would like to give.

Catherine Ledger is fundraising for SHAP Limtied