KILIMANJARO

KILIMANJARO
Another trek challenge completed - Reaching
the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro at 19,341 feet above sea level and the highest
free standing mountain in the world is my proudest achievement so far. I didn’t start trekking until I retired and I
have surprised myself (and many others) in what I have accomplished. I have had
the most incredible experiences and met some amazing and inspirational people. Thank you so much for all of your
support on each endeavour and for believing in me. You have helped me to raise £9,500 on this
trek taking the total for all three treks to a fantastic £18,000, with Gift Aid to be added to that total.



Tuesday 24 August 2010

Week 14 - Boxing, Pampering and a Walk in the Rain - A Funny sort of week!

Gavin introduced boxing into my training - another exciting new experience for me and I apparently have a very strong upper cut - so beware!.
My chiropodist friend Eileen gave me a pedicure in preparation for my trek and I am walking on air.....
None of my walking buddies are available this week - its the high holiday season and there is a house move and an imminent baby so I am left to my own devices - I decided to take a local walk -from Woolley to Wakefield and pay a couple of calls before returning home -15 miles and 5 hrs as it turned out! I walked in the relentless pouring rain to Horbury Road and had a very nice light lunch with my good friend Margaret - then on to Sandal where I had a short break and a cup of tea with my daughter and borrowed her dog to keep me company on my last leg home. All of the walk was on pavements and will I'm sure help in the preparation for the rocky trails in Peru, but I did miss having company and someone to talk to!

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