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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Monday, January 21, 2008

Day 3 on the Mountain

Just got word in from my Mum that they are back down from Zebra's Rock, which is at 4050m, to acclimatise, she says that it is raining, very cold and she's very nauseous. She says they're taking what they can, but she and my Dad have been incredibly ill, she says she can breathe, but she'd rather throw up or sleep! She says that this is the most difficult thing she has ever done in her life. Mum says their guide, Juma, is amazing!

Next text came in from my Dad, he says: Today is a rest day... yeah right! When I woke up I felt worse than ever!

Remember, the travellers summit tomorrow night... keep them in your thoughts and send them strength.

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2 comments:

Craig Geddes-Smith said...

Well done guys... Dont give up.. I know you can do it. I am thinking of you, while you take on your last stretch of the Climb. you are doing South Africa Proud.
Craig Geddes-Smith

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