We did it! Hubby and I completed the climb of Mt. Kilimanjaro. For 6 days we traversed from West to East to base camp at 15,200 ft. On day 7 we made summit at 19,400. We then dropped down to 18,800 to camp in the crater for the night. Quite the experience in sub zero conditions. Our decent was completed on days 8 & 9. I had a rock fall on day 8 however completed the decent (hobbled!) Hiking through 5 climate zones was amazing as were the views from the crown of Africa. My big toes are still numb, however from after researching coming down that sounds common. Looks like I may lose 2 little toenails.
Surprisingly I came home with a 2 pound weight loss. I knew I lost a lot on the climb, altitude makes you lose your appetite and you have to force yourself eat despite feeling nauseous. But after the climb we did a week long safari where we ate everything in sight, I guess I was hungry. They had the best fruits, veggies, and bread on the planet. Oh and their coffee - so wonderful!
The safari was equally amazing, saw everything from zebras, giraffes, monkeys, hippos, lions, rhinos, gazelles, wart hogs, crocodiles, elephants, cheetahs, and tons more.
At the sign at the top I was crying and wanting to throw up at the same time.
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