For some years I have wanted to climb Kilimanjaro. Being the highest point in Africa and the highest stand alone mountain in the world has its attraction, but for me it's just the challenge. At first I had the time but didn't have the money, then when I had the money I didn't have the time, now that I have neither I must make the time and find the money.

Richard Mulvey

I was delighted to be able to persuade Sheila my wife and later my close friend John van der Horst to join me. We are doing this climb to raise funds for The Reach for a Dream Foundation (www.reachforadream.org.za) and hope to raise R100,000, and with your help we should make it.

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Sunday, January 20, 2008

Day 2 on the Mountain

We are up early this morning, this is probably due, in part, to an early night, but mostly, that most of us didn't sleep so well. I probably only slept 4 hours out of the 9 we were in bed. Altitude sickness has given me a hangover and we are going to take Diamox this morning.

Today we walk out of the rain forest and into our second climate - Moreland. It is wet and cold, but we are told that it will brighten up.

The food last night was not special, but ok...lots of Potatoes. We have to eat lots now as we will have no appetite as we climb higher.

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2 comments:

Jen Jen said...

You guys sounds like you have had quite a good start..
I hope you lot aren't too stiff after your 10km yesterday only to do another 15km today.
Dad, you must have been happy to have lots of potatoes, did you ask for lots of mayo?
I wish you 3 all the best for you mooreland walk. I love these daily updates, so keep them coming.
love me

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