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.



Friday 28 September 2012

Thursday 20th Sept - Mutianyu to Beijing - 4 hrs


Along concrete paths at first and then off into brush climbing steep rocky terrain as before until we reached wall. Very touristy part which was a bit of a shock after so many remote days. Ended with what you might describe as a leisurely walk along the wall to our finishing point, although there were still many many steps up and down. James gathered everyone together, he wanted everyone to finish together so he asked for his back team - me, Carol, Sandy Andrea and Gemma to lead everyone to the finish point where Kevin was lurking with champagne which he sprayed all over us like grande prix winners. We then all celebrated with champagne big hugs and congratulations all round. Down on the cable or toboggan. Back to Beijing via The Bird's Nest stadium, from Beijing Olympics Quick check in to hotel and out for celebration meal of Peking Duck where awards were given out. Mine was for most dignified trekker - (I think that was a nice word for oldest!!!).

Happy Ending !

Celebrating with room mate Sandie

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