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Quick Kilimanjaro Update

08/07/2012 by heatherawsumb

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I am writing this just less than 24 hours from when I crossed at Marangu gate back into “real life.” Currently I am sitting poolside at the Sal Sanero Hotel in Kilimanjaro and listening to awesome 90s ballads (currently playing “When a Man Loves a Woman” by Michael Bolton) hoping that the masseuse will show up for massages this afternoon. There is a lot to be said about my Kilimanjaro experience that will be written here in the coming weeks. For now, I wanted to let everyone who isn’t on FB and may be following along that I made it back safe and sound (and also a day earlier than I expected as I learned on day 1 that we were doing a 6 instead of 7 day trek).

The only way I can summarize the experience is to say that it was a once in a lifetime experience. Summit night is one of the hardest things I’ve ever done. EVER. Physically, emotionally, psychologically etc. In a way I am still reeling from the experience and wonder if my toes will ever look the same considering the gigantic blisters I have on both big toes. For now enjoy this image of sunrise off the glacier between Stella Point and Uhuru Peak. More to come.

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Posted in 17 before 2017 | Tagged Kilimanjaro | 5 Comments

5 Responses

  1. on 08/07/2012 at 14:44 Stephanie Chamberlin

    You amaze me!


  2. on 29/08/2012 at 06:22 Emma Tameside

    I’ve really enjoyed reading about your experience, I stumbled on your blog after recently setting up a kilimanjaro trip for September time with a few buddies. As you can imagine, I’m looking forward to the experience. So much so, that I don’t think I’ve stopped reading about Kilimanjaro for the past few weeks haha. There’s a lot more to it than just the climb.

    After reading about how mentally and physically intensive it can be, I’ve got myself on quite the fitness routine in preparation. I just hope I’ll be fit enough when the climb comes around. I’d also love to interact with some of the locals, possibly do some charity work. I think it’s something that everyone should do while visiting Kilimanjaro.


  3. on 31/08/2012 at 16:34 heatherawsumb

    Good luck with your climb! I’m glad you’ve enjoyed reading my accounts. The best fitness routine I can recommend is a stairmaster with a steep incline. Don’t go very fast but hold your breath for 30 seconds at a time. Okay, we made that up but I’m pretty sure it would work. đŸ˜‰


  4. on 22/10/2012 at 16:24 Learning to scuba « Heather's Adventures in Lesotho

    […] Cape Town and Semonkong, gorge swinging at Vic Falls and skydiving in Namibia. Okay, I’ll add climbing Kilimanjaro here too, although I’m not convinced it belongs on the same […]


  5. on 06/12/2012 at 20:20 2012 has been a pretty big year « Heather's Adventures in Lesotho

    […] Kilimanjaro (documented here, here and […]



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