The overnight flight from Dubai to Kilimanjaro International
Airport was a tough one leaving at 2.40am. After a little
sleep we roused ourselves to watch the sun rise. Kilimanjaro looked amazing, the summit visible above the clouds. It
looked massive, and the upper slopes had a good covering of snow. Microspikes are packed – a last minute addition.
It was refreshing to see the mountainous skyline after the
futuristic man-made skyline of Dubai.
The small but modern airport was a surprise and, this time
with all our bags, we were met by a very cheerful minibus driver Damien from
Ultimate Kilimanjaro.
A sealed but rough road led us to Moshi. The moderate temperatures were a relief, as
was the sight of the peaceful secluded gardens of the Bristol Cottages where we are to spend the last night before the trek.
At the 3pm briefing we met Ewald, our head guide from the trekking company, Ultimate
Kilimanjaro. We leave early tomorrow morning. We will not have internet on the mountain so
this will be the last blog till we are back in Moshi in nine days. No beer for nine days either... Jambo!
All the best from Ireland guys - stay safe xxx
ReplyDeleteI heard there was more snow than usual this year.
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